Careers in Healthcare & Medicine
Three hundred and eighty-three careers across medical practice, nursing, allied health, public health, mental health, and the clinical and laboratory work that keeps healthcare systems running. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 2 of 8 for Healthcare & Medicine.
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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) / VP of Nursing
MSN/DNP (MBA valued) · $200,000
Leads the nursing organization in a hospital or health system, overseeing nursing practice, staffing, education,…
Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $280,000
Directs and oversees all scientific research and development activities within an organization. Establishes strategic…
Child Life Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $58,000
Child Life Specialists help children and their families cope with the challenges of hospitalization, illness, and…
Chiropractors
Doctoral Degree · $79,000
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment…
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $95,830
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and…
Clinical Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,000
Assists healthcare professionals in various clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient patient flow and…
Clinical Bioinformatician
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Genomics · $105,000
Analyzes genomic and molecular data in clinical settings to support precision medicine, variant interpretation,…
Clinical Data Entry Clerk
High School Diploma · $40,000
Input and maintain patient data, clinical trial information, and medical records into databases with meticulous…
Clinical Data Scientist / Clinical Programmer (SAS)
Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics, Computer Science, or Life Sciences · $100,000
Develops and validates SAS programs for clinical trial data analysis, creating SDTM/ADaM datasets, tables, listings,…
Clinical Director
Master's Degree · $120,000
Oversees clinical operations, manages personnel and resources, and ensures regulatory compliance within a healthcare…
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000 - $95,000
Review medical records and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate, complete clinical documentation…
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Review medical records to ensure accurate and complete documentation reflecting patient severity of illness and…
Clinical Geneticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $174,000
Diagnoses and manages patients with genetic conditions, providing comprehensive medical care and counseling. Integrates…
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's in Health Informatics, Nursing, or IT; Master's preferred · $95,000
Bridges clinical knowledge and information technology, designing and implementing clinical decision support systems,…
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science · $60,000
Performs complex diagnostic laboratory tests on patient specimens in clinical settings, analyzing blood, tissue, and…
Clinical Mass Spectrometry Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mass spectrometry equipment in a clinical laboratory, while developing, validating,…
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $64,910
Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Master's Degree · $115,000
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, clinic, or…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Critical Care)
Master's Degree · $110,000
Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Critical Care, leading…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Maternal-Child Health)
Master's Degree · $105,000
Provide advanced nursing care, consultation, education, research, and leadership to women, children, and families…
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Master's Degree · $92,120
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice,…
Clinical Operations Manager
Bachelor's in Life Sciences; Master's preferred · $110,000
Manages day-to-day operations of clinical trials including vendor management, site activation, enrollment tracking, and…
Clinical Outcomes Assessor
Ph.D. in Psychology, Health Services Research, or Psychometrics · $95,000
Develops and validates clinical outcome assessments (COAs) including patient-reported outcomes, clinician-reported…
Clinical Pharmacist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $135,000
Optimizes medication therapy for patients by collaborating with healthcare teams, reviewing prescriptions, and…
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $125,000
Optimize medication therapy and deliver advanced pharmaceutical care in specialized areas such as critical care,…
Clinical Pharmacologist
M.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology; M.D./Ph.D. preferred · $155,000
Studies how drugs interact with the human body in clinical settings, designing early-phase clinical trials,…
Clinical Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Oversees clinical trials from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulations, and timelines.…
Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $106,600
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats individuals with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, providing professional…
Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensure compliance of clinical trials and research studies with regulatory guidelines, ethical standards, and internal…
Clinical Quality Auditor (GCP)
Bachelor's in Life Sciences; Master's preferred · $95,000
Conducts audits of clinical trial sites, CROs, and internal processes to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice,…
Clinical Research Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $60,000
Assists in the conduct of clinical trials, including data collection, patient recruitment, and regulatory…
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) / Monitor
Bachelor's in Life Sciences; Master's preferred · $82,000
Conducts on-site and remote monitoring of clinical trial sites to ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and…
Clinical Research Coordinator (Ophthalmology)
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Coordinate and oversee ophthalmology clinical trials by managing patient recruitment, data collection, regulatory…
Clinical Research Scientist
Master's Degree · $115,000
Designs, executes, and manages clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new medical treatments. Analyzes…
Clinical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,000
Clinical Researchers design and conduct studies to investigate new treatments, diagnostic tools, and medical devices.…
Clinical Specialist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Provide expert knowledge and support for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or clinical procedures to healthcare…
Clinical Supervisor
Master's Degree · $95,000
Oversees clinical staff, ensuring quality patient care, adherence to protocols, and professional development within a…
Clinical Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyze, design, implement, and support clinical information systems to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare…
Clinical Training Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Coordinates and manages training programs for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective skill…
Clinical Trial Assistant
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Coordinate documentation, regulatory submissions, and meetings to support clinical research teams in conducting…
Clinical Trial Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Clinical Trial Associates (CTAs) provide administrative and operational support to clinical research teams, ensuring…
Clinical Trial Manager / Director
Master's or Ph.D. in Life Sciences; MBA helpful · $135,000
Oversees the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials across multiple sites, ensuring timelines, budgets,…
Clinical Trial Statistician
Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics; Master's for entry · $125,000
Designs statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, performs interim and final analyses, and interprets results to…
Companion Diagnostics Scientist
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Pathology · $115,000
Develops diagnostic tests that identify patients most likely to benefit from specific targeted therapies, working at…
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Master's Degree · $65,000
Provides immediate support and intervention to individuals experiencing emotional, mental, or behavioral crises,…
Critical Care Nurses
Bachelor's Degree · $92,120
Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.
Critical Care Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Diagnose and treat patients with life-threatening conditions in intensive care units. Manage complex medical cases,…
Cytogenetic Technologists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid…
Cytotechnologist
Bachelor's in Cytotechnology or Medical Laboratory Science · $62,000
Examines cellular specimens under microscopy to detect abnormalities, pre-cancerous changes, and infectious agents,…
Cytotechnologists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions…