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 5 of 8 for Healthcare & Medicine.
383 careers in Healthcare & Medicine, page 5 of 8
Medical Affairs Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Medical Affairs Specialists serve as scientific and medical experts, bridging the gap between pharmaceutical companies…
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the…
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise…
Medical and Health Services Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,960
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public…
Medical Assistants
Post-Secondary Certificate · $44,200
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may…
Medical Coder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Translates patient information into standardized medical codes for billing, data analysis, and record-keeping.
Medical Devices Regulatory Specialist
Bachelor's in Engineering, Life Sciences, or Regulatory Science; Master's preferred · $92,000
Manages regulatory strategy and submissions for medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA 510(k)/PMA, EU MDR, and…
Medical Director
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $226,233
A Medical Director oversees the entire operations within a healthcare facility, including budgets, health law…
Medical Dosimetrists
Bachelor's Degree · $138,110
Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan…
Medical Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $63,000
Educates and trains healthcare professionals, students, and the public on medical topics and health behaviors. Develops…
Medical Equipment Preparers
High School Diploma · $46,490
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and…
Medical Examiner Investigator
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Investigates deaths by examining scenes, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and documenting findings to assist…
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $61,890
Analyzes blood, tissue, and other patient samples to diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases. Operates and maintains…
Medical Laboratory Technician
Associate's Degree · $62,000
Performs complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Analyzes bodily fluids,…
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Associate\'s Degree · $61,890
Medical laboratory technicians perform medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of…
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,930
Analyzes biological samples to perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of…
Medical Monitor / Safety Physician
M.D. with clinical experience; board certification preferred · $220,000
Provides medical oversight for clinical trials, reviewing safety data, adjudicating adverse events, and ensuring…
Medical Physicist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Applies physics principles and techniques to medicine, primarily in radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging, to…
Medical Physicist Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Supports certified medical physicists by performing critical quality assurance tasks for imaging and treatment systems.…
Medical Receptionist
High School Diploma · $42,000
Manages patient flow and administrative tasks in a healthcare setting, ensuring smooth operations and positive patient…
Medical Records Specialists
Associate's Degree · $50,250
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical,…
Medical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Conducts rigorous scientific investigations to advance medical knowledge and develop new treatments. Designs…
Medical Sales Representative
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Medical Sales Representatives promote and sell pharmaceutical drugs, medical equipment, and healthcare services to…
Medical Sales Representative (Surgical Devices)
Bachelor's Degree · $170,000
Medical Sales Representatives specializing in Surgical Devices sell advanced medical equipment, implants, and…
Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Ph.D., Pharm.D., or M.D. · $165,000
Serves as the scientific and medical expert bridging pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals, providing…
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Doctoral Degree · $100,590
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in…
Medical Secretary
High School Diploma · $45,000
Manages administrative tasks and patient records within a medical office, ensuring efficient operations and smooth…
Medical Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and other medical conditions in patients. Conduct physical examinations, order…
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Provides direct patient care, administers medications, and educates patients and families on health conditions and…
Medical Transcriptionists
Post-Secondary Certificate · $37,550
Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices,…
Medical Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Synthesize complex scientific and medical information into clear, concise, and accurate documents for various…
Medicinal Chemist
Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry or Organic Chemistry · $115,000
Designs and synthesizes novel chemical compounds with therapeutic potential, optimizing molecular structures for drug…
Mental Health Technician
Associate's Degree · $45,000
Mental Health Technicians assist patients with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities under the…
Microbiologists
Bachelor's Degree · $87,330
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria,…
Midwives
Post-Secondary Certificate · $60,250
Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Bachelor's Degree · $79,120
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Movement Disorder Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $422,500
Diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions characterized by abnormal body movements, such as Parkinson's…
MRI Applications Specialist
Associate's Degree · $95,480
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, ensuring patient safety and comfort while producing high-quality…
MRI Technologist
Associate's degree or certificate in radiologic technology · $80,000
Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images of the human body. Prepares patients for…
Music Therapists
Bachelor's Degree · $92,120
Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence…
Nail Technician
Postsecondary nondegree award · $35,000
Provide manicure and pedicure services to clients, including cleaning, trimming, filing, shaping, and polishing nails.…
Naturopathic Physicians
Doctoral Degree · $78,140
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of…
Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Associate's Degree · $67,260
Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or…
Neurologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $90,895
Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily…
Neuropsychologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $64,910
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning,…
Neuroscience Researcher (Pharma)
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology, or related field · $118,000
Investigates neurological disease mechanisms and develops CNS therapeutics, working across neuropharmacology,…
NOC Analyst
Associate's Degree · $70,000
Monitor the health and performance of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and applications, by identifying,…
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Associate's Degree · $97,020
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of…
Nurse Anesthetists
Doctoral Degree · $223,210
Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist…
Nurse Educator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $80,250
Educates and trains future nursing professionals, combining clinical expertise with pedagogical skills to foster…