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(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 20, 2012 ) New York - In a recent study conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics it was found that medical sector in America offers employment to more than 20 million people which makes it one of the largest business sector in America.
Most people who work in this sector are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, laboratories and private clinics. The education requirements to get jobs in these facilities vary depending on the pay and job role. Most healthcare centers require people who have at least completed their high school diploma. More than 40 percent jobs in residential healthcare centers and nursing homes require no special medical training. Other careers like therapists and social workers will require a bachelor’s degree in medicine. Even though there are several openings in the healthcare sector, there some healthcare jobs that are always in-demand. Here are some of the most in-demand jobs in medical field:
Nursing
In a recent report released by the American Health Care Association it was stated that at any given day there are more than 50,000 job openings for nurses. Many top graduates, who have completed a 2-year or 4-year degree course in nursing, usually receive several lucrative offers even before they complete their course. Many experts predict that demand for nurses is likely to increase much faster than many other jobs in the healthcare sector. A registered nurse with a few years of experience in the field gets at least $60,000 a year. Apart from getting a lucrative monthly pay, many health centers also give them steep bonuses.
Home Health Aids
When the Baby Boomers age, there is likely to be a huge increase in demand for home health aides. Home health aides manage housekeeping and also routine medical checks on patients who are unable to visit a healthcare facility. The salary received by home health aides will vary depending on their education and experience. Even though their salary is not high, many people choose this profession because they can work part-time.
Medical Assistants
Most people who work as medical assistants have to get a license after completing their 2-year degree course. There are many medical assistants who help doctors and surgeons treat minor illnesses. Since the pay received by medical assistants is lower than the pay received by nurses, most healthcare facilities prefer hiring medical assistants to reduce their cost. Analysts are of the view that jobs for medical assistants is likely to grow by more than 15 percent per annum.
Dental Hygienists
There are many dentist offices that prefer hiring dental hygienist to interact and work with patients who visit their clinic. There is a good demand for dental hygienist as very few dentists enter this field to replace the retiring hygienist. To become a dental hygienist, people must complete get a state license after completing at least 2 years of schooling.
JobsintheMedicalField.org was started by Abhishek Choudhari to provide readers with updated information on the latest jobs in the medical field. The site also gives information on the education qualification, job prospects and all other relevant details that will help people get a good job in the healthcare sector. The site also gives information on the latest job openings in the healthcare sector.
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