*Denotes additional education required
*Administrator, HMO
Biological researcher
*Biostatistician
*Bacteriologist
*Biochemist
Chemist
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Cytotechnologist
*Data analyst
*Dental hygienist
*Dentist
Educator
Environmental Health Scientist
*Epidemiologist
Forensic Scientist
*Food and drug inspector
*Genetic engineer
*Health policy consultant
Hematologist
Histology Technologist
Hospital Administrator
Immunologist |
Infection Control Officer
*Industrial hygienist
Laboratory Administrator
*Medical librarian
Medical illustrator
Medical Laboratory
Technologist
Microbiologist
*Molecular biologist
Nuclear Medicine
Technologist
*Optometrist
*Parasitologist
*Pharmacist
Pharmacologist
*Physiologist
*Physician
Phlebotomist
*Professor
Program Director
Section Supervisor
*Toxicologist
*Veterinarian
*Zoologist
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Typical Places of Employment
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Animal Clinics
Blood Banks
Bioengineering Companies
Biotech Labs
Bioterrorism Labs
Business
Clinics
Crime labs
Federal Government Agencies
Forensic Laboratories |
Hospital
laboratories
Nursing homes
Pharmaceutical companies
Physician's offices
Public health departments
Quality Assurance Management Offices
Research facilities
Private Industry
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Required Skills and Abilities
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Diagnosis, Troubleshooting
Problem solving
Good Perceptual-Motor Coordination
Ability to work under pressure
Information Handling |
Visual Monitoring
Detail oriented
Strong physical stamina
Strong dexterity
Strong written & verbal communication skills |
Recording and reporting test results
Modifying testing procedures
Testing and evaluating samples
Therapeutic drug monitoring
Providing leadership
Using the latest technology and equipment |
Organizing and supervising lab
operations
Assisting physicians during care, diagnosis,
and treatment |
Additional Info in Career Services
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These publications must be used in the
Career Services Office. However
there are many brochures and magazines such as Resume Writing,
Interviewing and Job Choices that you may take with you.
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Career
in Focus—Medical Technicians
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150
Careers in the Health Care Field
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Job
Opportunities for Health and Science Majors
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Job
Opportunities in Health and Science
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Health
Care Job Explosion
To see a complete list of career books located at the Career Services
Office click
here. |
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Medical
Technologist Career Profiles in Action
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Medical
Sales Careers
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Medical
and Pharmaceutical Sales
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Resumes
for Health and Medical Careers
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Resumes and Personal Statements for Health
Professionals
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(Listed
below are examples of SU Alumni and their Jobs in this major-For more
alumni resources, go to
Mentor Network)
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Occupational
Outlook HandBook
Forensic
Science-Consulting and Education in the field
