Quick Paths to a Health-Care Career
Worried about the effect of the recession on your career prospects? Don't be. Even in an economic downturn, one sector is staying strong -- health care.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Current Employment Statistics, health care employment continued to grow in the first few months of 2008. During the past 12 months, the health care sector overall has grown by 363,000 jobs, making it the largest industry in the United States, accounting for 13.5 million jobs.
Better yet, the health care sector will generate 3 million new jobs by 2016, more than any other industry -- thanks, in part, to aging baby boomers and increased numbers of retirees. Plus, most positions will require less than four years of college education. Here's a look at the four accessible health care jobs -- and the education or training necessary to break into this growing field.
Registered Nurse
Registered nurses are in high demand. If you're nurturing, detail oriented, and capable of staying calm in stressful situations, a career in nursing may prove a good fit. By 2010, 1.7 million nurses will be needed, but only 635,000 will be available. Demand is highest for nurses in emergency room, operating room, intensive care, pediatrics and labor and delivery room. Median salary in 2006 was $57,280. To become a nurse, enroll in a nursing program, which range from bachelor's, associate degrees, and diplomas.
Health Information Technicians
Were you the designated "note taker" in class? If you're super organized and meticulous to boot, a career in health information technology may suit you. Health information technologists maintain the medical records for patients -- including observations of their general health, medical history and symptoms, X-rays, diagnoses, surgery and treatments. Don't especially like working with people? This is one of the few careers in the health field where you can hunker down in your office, during day, evening, or night shifts. Computer skills are essential in analyzing data. Health information technicians typically earn around $29,290, according to latest BLS figures, and have an associate degree from a community or junior college. Many employers prefer to hire technicians who have become Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT).
Dental Hygienists
Dental hygienists earn an average of $64,740 and enjoy a relatively "clean" job fostering good oral hygiene by scraping teeth, applying fluoride or sealants, and sometime taking and developing X-rays. Perks often include flexible hours; more than half of all dental hygienists work part time. Many dental hygienists arrange their schedule so they only work two to three days a week. As for educational requirements, you'll need an associate degree or certificate from an accredited dental hygiene school and a state license.
Health Service Managers
Health service managers, also known as health care administrators, manage the business end of specific clinical departments or entire health care facilities. They can be in charge of millions of dollars worth of equipment and hundreds of employees. They must be good managers with an understanding of finance and accounting. The job generally requires some travel and overtime, and pays a median salary of $73,340, according to the BLS. While a master's degree in health services administration, public health, or business administration is standard, a bachelor's degree can land you an entry-level job at smaller facilities.
卫生保健职业生涯的捷径
您担心的职业前途会在经济衰退下收到影响吗？不用担心有一个行业不会，即使在经济衰退的情况下，这就是我给你强烈介绍的--医疗保健
根据该劳动统计局（BLS）的合资公司目前的就业统计，保健就业持续增长，在2008年最初的几个月。在过去12个月，医护界的整体增加了36.3万就业机会，使它成为美国最大的行业，医疗保健占1350万个就业机会。
更好的消息是，医护界将在2016年前产生300万个新职位，比其他任何行业都多，这些都得归功于人口老龄化、婴儿潮时代和越来越多的退休人员。另外，大部分职位只需要不到四年的大学教育。医疗保健的工作很容易就可以找到。在培训和教育方面需要增加这部分领域。
注册护士
现在注册护士的需求量很高。如果您培养出注重细节，并能保持安静的状态，你的护理职业生涯肯定不错。到2010年社会需要170万的护士，但是只有63.5万个护士能使用。对护士需求最高的地方是手术室、重症病房、儿科和分娩室。平均工资在2006年被五万七千二百八美元。要成为一名护士，需要报名参加护理计划，需要学士或副学士文凭。
卫生信息技术
如果您的超级有组织及细致的系统管理员，卫生信息技术的职业可能适合你。卫生信息技术人员为病人保存病历（包括他们的意见），一般健康，病历及症状， X光检查，诊断，手术和治疗信息。不是特别喜欢别人一起工作？这是卫生领域里的一个人数为数不多的职业，您可以在您的办公室里坐下来在日间、夜间、或晚上。电脑技能是分析数据的一个必要工具。具最新的BLS报告说只有一个副学士学位的人从一个社区医院的卫生信息技术人员通常赚取约29290美元。很多雇主宁愿雇用已成为注册的卫生信息技术的人。
牙医
牙医的收入平均64740美元和享受一个相对“干净”的工作，刮牙齿，应用氟或密封剂，和一段时间考虑和发展X光检查来培养良好的口腔卫生。收入按照小时收费;半数以上的牙医的一周只工作两到三天。至于从业要求，只需要一个国家承认的牙科卫生学校的毕业证书就可以了。
健康服务经理
健康服务经理，也被称为保健系统管理员，管理业务具体的临床部门或整个卫生保健设施。他们可以在负责价值数百万美元的设备和数百名雇员。他们必须善于管理与了解财务与会计。工作通常需要出差和加班，BLS报告说该职位平均工资为73340。政府医疗卫生服务部门、和大企业的公共卫生部门需要硕士学位。如果你只有大学学士学位你可以进一些小一点规模的企业做健康服务经理。
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