Ophthalmic technician

Technologists help other ophthalmologist collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis treatment of the disease or medical problem. They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologist in private practices. Some of their duties include:

·       Performing simple eye exams

·       Assisting with the eye surgery

·       Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.

Average Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Students that want to become of this technician must have a diploma in high school or a GED certificate and a two year of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs. The time it takes to complete a training program is about two years complete.

i wouldn't really like to be one because

the job looks difficult.

Operating room technician

Duties and responsibilities:

Operating room technicians can also be called surgical technicians. What they are responsible for is preparing the surgery room for well of course surgery. They are also responsible for having the required instruments, sterile bandages and linens, and other equipment that is needed.

 Average salary:  

$16,000 - $22,000

Educational requirements:

A high school diploma or a GED certificate is necessary and is required. Many junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken in large hospitals. The programs that train students take about one to two years. The students train in medical terminology, physiology, and sterilization methods.  

reflection: i wouldn't want to be one cause surgery rooms are scary for me.....

Medical assistant

Duties and responsibilities:

Medical assistants help physicians and nurses deliver patient care. They also schedule appointments, to take blood pressure, respiratory checks, and temperatures for the patient’s well being. Some of this medical assistants work in hospitals, clinics, and private offices.

Average salary:

$17,000 - $18,000

Educational requirements:

Students should complete high school with their courses in biology, physical science, office managements, and communication with the human relation. Some of the medical assistant training programs are provided by community colleges and for-profit technical training schools. 

Dental assistant

Duties responsibilities:

Dental assistants help dentist provide dental hygienists and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinics, dental schools, nursing homes, and the military, but usually they work for dentist in private practice. Dental assistant duties include:

Ø Helping patients feel comfortable during treatment.

Ø Taking and developing dental x-rays.

Ø Taking medical histories for patients.

Ø Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and equipment.

Ø Instructing patients about dental health care include brushing and flossing.

Ø Performing office management tasks.

Ø Average salary:

$14,000 - $25,000

Educational requirements:

Dental assistants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

They must receive additional training at a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Length of programs varies between six months and one year. To become certified, dental assistants must pass an examination from the dental assisting national board.

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clinical technolgy

Clinical technology

Clinical technologists perform more complex laboratory test and procedures than technicians. They also supervise technicians, confirm their test, and manage laboratory quality control programs.

Most clinical laboratory specialist work in hospitals, but they are also employed by private practices, medical groups, research laboratories Pharmaceutical companies, and universities.

Average salary:

$20,000 – 28,000 (clinical laboratory technician)

$25,000 - $40,000 (clinical technologist)

Educational requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses in science,­­­­_­­­_­­ and English.

An associate degree in the field or completion of a specialized in-house training program is required to become a clinical laboratory technician.

A bachelor’s degree in the field and is normally required to become a clinical technologist; however some employers accept an associate’s degree and extensive clinical experience as substitute. Many technologists pursue additional graduate education or specialize training to advance their careers in clinical chemistry, blood banking, and microbiology.

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