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 4 of 8 for Healthcare & Medicine.
383 careers in Healthcare & Medicine, page 4 of 8
Geneticists
Post-Doctoral Training · $79,120
Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat…
Grief Counselor
Master's Degree · $60,000
Provide emotional support and guidance to individuals and families coping with loss and grief, helping clients navigate…
Group Fitness Instructor
Postsecondary nondegree award · $45,000
Leads individuals and groups through exercise routines, demonstrating proper form and technique, and motivating…
Health Coach
Bachelor's Degree · $71,700
Empower clients to achieve their health and wellness goals by providing personalized guidance, motivation, and…
Health Economist
Ph.D. in Health Economics, Economics, or Epidemiology · $115,000
Evaluates the economic impact of healthcare interventions, conducting cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact…
Health Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $62,860
Educates individuals and communities on health behaviors and disease prevention, developing and implementing strategies…
Health Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $63,000
Manages and analyzes health data systems to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Associate's Degree · $67,310
Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification…
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Analyst
Master's or Ph.D. in Health Economics, Public Health, or Epidemiology · $105,000
Evaluates the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and broader societal impact of health technologies to inform…
Health Unit Coordinator
High School Diploma · $43,590
Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs), also known as unit secretaries, are integral members of a clinical team in healthcare…
Healthcare Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $117,960
Directs and coordinates medical and health services, ensuring efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and quality…
Healthcare Administrator Assistant
Associate's Degree · $45,000
Provides administrative support in a healthcare setting, managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and…
Healthcare Consultant
Master's Degree · $120,000
Advises healthcare organizations on strategy, operations, and technology to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.…
Healthcare Information Technician
Associate's Degree · $50,250
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical,…
Healthcare IT Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyzes, designs, and implements information technology solutions within healthcare organizations to improve…
Healthcare Support Worker
High School Diploma · $43,771
Assist healthcare professionals in providing patient care, performing basic health checks, and ensuring patient comfort…
Hearing Aid Specialists
Doctoral Degree · $61,560
Select and fit hearing aids for customers. Administer and interpret tests of hearing. Assess hearing instrument…
Heart Failure Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with heart failure through advanced clinical expertise, coordinating…
HEOR Analyst
Master's Degree · $100,000 - $130,000
Evaluate the economic, clinical, and humanistic outcomes of healthcare interventions through data analysis, statistical…
Histology Technicians
Associate's Degree · $67,260
Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist…
Histotechnician
Associate's degree · $63,000
Prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by fixing, processing, embedding, cutting, and staining specimens to…
Histotechnologist / Histologist
Bachelor's in Histotechnology or Biology; Associate's for entry · $58,000
Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists, performing fixation, embedding, sectioning, and…
Histotechnologists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue…
Home Health Aides
High School Diploma · $34,900
Monitor the health status of an individual with disabilities or illness, and address their health-related needs, such…
Horticulturists
Bachelor's degree · $62,000
Horticulturists apply scientific principles to cultivate, propagate, and manage plants for various purposes, including…
Hospital Administrator / COO (Healthcare)
Master's degree (MHA/MBA) · $180,000
Manages day-to-day operations of a hospital or healthcare facility, overseeing departments, staffing, patient flow,…
Hospitalists
Post-Doctoral Training · $78,140
Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units,…
Immunologist / Vaccine Researcher
Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, or related field · $115,000
Studies immune system mechanisms and develops vaccines and immunotherapies, conducting research from antigen discovery…
Industrial Hygienist
Bachelor's Degree · $88,860
Identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards by applying scientific, engineering, and medical principles to…
Infectious Disease Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $217,284
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents complex infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, often…
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Administrator
Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Health Administration; Master's preferred · $72,000
Manages the operations of an Institutional Review Board, coordinating protocol reviews, ensuring regulatory compliance,…
Intensivist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Manage life support, diagnose and treat complex medical conditions, and coordinate care with other specialists for…
IRB Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Facilitates the ethical review and approval process for research involving human subjects, ensuring compliance with…
Junior Urologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, assisting senior urologists in…
Kennel Attendant
High School Diploma or GED · $28,000
Care for animals by feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, and monitoring their health and well-being in kennel,…
Lab Assistant
High school diploma with science and math coursework, some post-secondary education or training, or an Associate's degree. · $60,268 per year
Lab Assistants perform a variety of essential tasks within clinical and research laboratories. Their responsibilities…
Lab Technician
Associate's Degree · $50,000
Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.…
Laboratory Animal Veterinarian (IACUC)
DVM + ACLAM Board Certification · $135,000
Oversees the health and welfare of research animals, ensuring compliance with IACUC protocols, providing veterinary…
Laboratory Assistant
High School Diploma · $57,000
Assists scientists and researchers by preparing test samples, conducting routine tests, maintaining meticulous lab…
Laboratory Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Oversees the daily operations of a laboratory, including managing staff, ensuring quality control, maintaining…
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Some College · $62,340
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics,…
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,340
Provides essential medical care to ill, injured, or recovering patients under the supervision of registered nurses and…
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
Master's Degree · $92,120
Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train…
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Associate's Degree · $88,180
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being…
Market Access Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and implements strategies to ensure pharmaceutical products and medical devices are accessible to patients and…
Market Access Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $167,737
Develops and implements strategies to ensure patient access to pharmaceutical products, navigating complex healthcare…
Massage Therapists
Post-Secondary Certificate · $57,950
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle…
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $357,417
Provide comprehensive medical care for high-risk pregnancies, diagnosing and treating maternal and fetal complications.
Medical Affairs Director
M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. · $185,000
Leads medical affairs strategy for therapeutic areas, managing MSL teams, KOL engagement, medical education programs,…
Medical Affairs Manager
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $165,000
Orchestrates scientific exchange and strategic communication between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare…