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Jobs in Medical

Entry-Level Jobs

  • Medical imaging technologist High Demand!

    Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes.
  • EMT and paramedic High Demand!

    Respond to emergency calls, perform medical services and transport patients to medical facilities.
  • Dental hygienist High Demand!

    Examine patients for signs of oral disease and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene services.  
  • Physical therapy assistant High Demand!

    Administer treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist to patients with disorders affecting neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory and other systems.
  • Certified occupational therapy assistant High Demand!

    Aid in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from physical, developmental, mental or emotional impairments.
  • Respiratory therapist High Demand!

    Provide care and treatment for patients who have a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema.
  • Phlebotomist High Demand!

    Draw blood for tests, transfusions, research or blood donations.
  • Pharmacy technician High Demand!

    Help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.
  • Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse High Demand!

    Provide basic nursing care to patients in hospitals, doctors' offices, long-term care facilities or in their homes.
  • Medical assistant High Demand!

    Complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals or offices of physicians and other healthcare facilities.
  • Dental assistant High Demand!

    Provide patient care, take x-rays, keep records and schedule appointments in dentist’s offices.
  • Personal care aide/Home health aide High Demand!

    Help people with daily living activities who suffer from disabilities, chronic illnesses or cognitive impairment.
  • Certified nursing assistant High Demand!

    Help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities.

Jobs With Advanced Training

  • Family Medicine Doctor

    Diagnose, treat and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. They may refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
  • Biotechnologist

    Aid in biotechnology labs by testing, inspecting and analyzing results. Operate lab equipment and fix when broken.
  • Health education specialist

    Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles.
  • Healthcare social worker High Demand!

    Provide individuals, families and groups with the support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses. May include advising family caregivers. May provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to…
  • Nursing instructor, post-secondary

    Demonstrate and teach patient care to nursing students in classroom and clinical units. May also perform a combination of teaching and research.
  • Physician, except pediatric High Demand!

    Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues and fluids. Includes medical examiners.
  • Clinical laboratory technologist and technician High Demand!

    Collect samples, perform tests, analyze results and help the medical team perform additional tasks on either animals in a veterinary setting or on humans in a hospital, lab or office. 
  • Pharmacist High Demand!

    Dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise on their safe usage.
  • Physical therapist High Demand!

    Help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. May work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, patients’ homes or nursing homes.
  • Medical and health services manager High Demand!

    Plan, direct and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers.
  • Registered nurse High Demand!

    Provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions.


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