Career Overview Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist. Also Known As Laboratory Assistant (Lab Assistant) Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Medical Laboratory Technicians (Medical Lab Technician) Alternate Job Titles Biotechnician Blood and Plasma Laboratory Assistant Blood …
Career Overview Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques. Also Known …
Career Overview Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices. Also Known As Cytologist Cytology Applications Specialist Cytology Coordinator Cytotechnologist Alternate Job Titles Certified Cytotechnologist Cytologist Cytology Applications Specialist Cytology Coordinator Cytology Technical Specialist Cytopathology Technologist Cytotechnologist What You’ll Do In this …
Career Overview Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff. Also Known As Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Clinical Laboratory Technologist Medical Lab Technologist (Medical Laboratory Technologist) Medical Technologist (MT) Alternate Job Titles Biochemistry Technologist Blood Bank Laboratory Technologist Blood Bank Medical Technologist Blood Bank Technologist Cath …
Career Overview Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies. Also Known As Doctor (Dr) Naturopathic Doctor Naturopathic Medicine Doctor …
Career Overview Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments. Also Known As Certified Orthoptist Clinical Orthoptist (CO) Orthoptist Alternate Job Titles Certified Orthoptist Clinical Orthoptist (CO) Orthoptist What You’ll Do In this role, your typical responsibilities include: Examine patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, …
Career Overview Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia. Also Known As Dental Hygienist Hygienist Licensed Dental Hygienist Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Alternate …
Career Overview Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties. Also Known As General Surgeon Physician Surgeon Thoracic Surgeon Alternate Job Titles Brain Surgeon Cardiac Surgeon Cardiothoracic Surgeon Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Cardiovascular Surgeon …
Career Overview Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies. Also Known As Acupuncture Physician Acupuncturist Herbalist Licensed Acupuncturist (LAC) Alternate Job Titles Acupressure Therapist Acupressurist Acupuncture Doctor Acupuncture Physician Acupuncture Provider Acupuncturist …
Career Overview Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts. Also Known As Glaucoma Specialist Ophthalmologist Physician Retina Specialist Alternate Job Titles Clinical Ophthalmologist Cornea and External Disease Physician Cornea Specialist Glaucoma Specialist Medical Doctor (MD) Neuro-Ophthalmologist …