Careers

The career of a pharmacist blends science and healthcare with one-on-one patient contact, plus a dash of technology and business. In addition to helping patients improve their health through the medications they dispense, pharmacists...

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics work on the frontlines of healthcare, providing lifesaving treatment under demanding conditions. These professionals typically thrive on intensity and know how to make good decisions in pressure-filled situations....

Radiology technicians play an important role in healthcare by administering diagnostic imaging exams, such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These radiologic procedures help physicians accurately diagnose and treat patients...

When we think of hospitals, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is the work of the physicians and nurses who work directly with patients suffering from injury or illness. Yet this is...

With the restructuring of healthcare due to the Affordable Care Act and the shifting demography of the aging American population, health care providers are scrambling to find specialized practitioners to cover the avalanche of...

Healthcare careers are soaring in popularity and are expected to continue adding new positions at a rapid clip through the end of the decade. The number of available healthcare and social assistance positions, from higher-level...

Nutritionists have always been an integral part of the healthcare system, but now more than ever they are in high demand. Much of this has to do with the baby boomer population nearing retirement,...

Certified nursing assistants are often seen transporting patients and providing support for medical teams in long-term healthcare facilities and hospitals. They typically report to a registered nurse or other member of the medical staff....

Helping patients with communication struggles, speech and language pathologists identify, evaluate, treat and sometimes heal communication disorders. Also known as speech therapists, speech language pathologists work within the complete range of patient communication, including...

  The healthcare sector continued to grow in December, with 31,000 jobs added according to the monthly employment report issued today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The growth in December was sparked by added...