Career Overview Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department. Also Known As Attending Emergency Physician Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician) Emergency Physician Physician Alternate Job Titles Attending Emergency Physician Attending Physician …
Career Overview Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions. Also Known As Board Certified Dermatologist Dermatologist Physician MD (Medical Doctor) Mohs Surgeon Alternate Job Titles Board Certified Dermatologist Clinical Dermatologist Dermatological Surgeon Dermatologist Dermatologist MD (Dermatologist Medical Doctor) Dermatologist Physician Dermatology Physician Dermatopathologist …
Career Overview Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology. Alternate Job Titles APP (Advanced Practice Provider) Cardiac Specialist Cardiologist Cardiology Non-Invasive Physician Cardiology Physician DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) Electrophysiology Cardiologist General Cardiologist …
Career Overview Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery. Also Known As Medical Doctor (MD) Obstetrical Anesthesiologist Staff Anesthesiologist Staff Anesthetist Alternate Job Titles Ambulatory Anesthesiologist Anaesthesiologist Anesthesiologist Anesthesiology Pain Management Physician Anesthesiology Physician Anesthetist Cardiac Anesthesiologist DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) General Anesthesiologist Medical Doctor (MD) …
Career Overview Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems. Also Known As Audiologist Audiology Doctor (AUD) Clinical Audiologist Educational Audiologist Alternate Job Titles Audiologist Audiology Doctor (AUD) Audiology Extern Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Licensed Audiologist (CCC-A …
Career Overview Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education. Also Known As …
Career Overview Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education. Also Known As Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Nurse Midwife Staff Certified Nurse Midwife Staff Nurse Midwife Alternate Job Titles Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Direct-Entry Midwife Nurse …
Career Overview Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education. Also Known As Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Nurse Anesthetist Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Staff CRNA) Staff Nurse Anesthetist Alternate Job Titles Anesthesia …
Career Overview Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards. Also Known As APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) Critical Care CNS (Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist) Neuroscience Clinical …
Career Overview Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units. Also Known As Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) ICU Nurse (Intensive Care Unit Nurse) Staff Nurse Alternate Job Titles CCU RN (Cardiac Care Unit Registered Nurse) CCU RN (Coronary Care Unit Registered Nurse) CCU RN (Critical Care …