Edition |
Fourth edition, Completely revised. |
Description |
320 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Note |
Includes index. |
Contents |
ch. 1. The health care explosion! -- Where the jobs really are -- Variety & growth characterize the field -- Health care projected employment increases -- Impact of new technology and computers -- Wage surveys -- Education requirements -- Preparing for success -- Easing the challenge of finding a job -- Corporate listings -- Additional information -- ch. 2. The NEXUS : making a connection -- The job next door -- Networking principles -- Improving your chances -- Informational interviews -- Informational interview questions -- Interview preparation -- Interview follow-up -- The next step -- 3. Job sources for everyone -- How the resources are organized -- Job related books -- Job advertising services -- Job hotlines & e-mail job notification -- Job fairs -- Résumé matching services -- Associations -- Directories -- Internet sites -- The Internet -- Surfing lessons (the Internet) -- Networking supersource (LIST SERVERS) -- Search engines -- Education resource -- Career resources -- |
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ch. 4. Health technologists -- Interview with a radiologic technologist -- Clinical laboratory technologists & technicians -- Cardiovascular technologists & technicians -- Nuclear medicine technologists -- Radiologic technologists & technicians -- Diagnostic medical sonographers -- Diagnostic imaging career resources -- Surgical technologist -- Surgical technologist career resources -- ch. 5. Health technicians -- Interview with an EMT -- Dental hygienists -- Dental assistants -- Dispensing opticians -- Medical, dental & ophthalmic laboratory technicians -- Emergency medical technicians & paramedics -- ch. 6. Dietetics, pharmacy, and therapy occupations -- Interview with a pediatric occupational therapist -- Dietitians & nutritionists -- Pharmacists -- Occupational therapists -- Physical therapists -- Recreational therapists -- Respiratory therapists -- Audiologist -- ch. 7. Nursing careers -- Interview with a registered nurse -- Licensed practical nurses -- Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides -- Registered nurses -- Nursing career resources -- |
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ch. 8. Health & social services occupations -- Interview with a medical assistant -- Medical assistants -- Social and human service assistants -- Social workers -- ch. 9. Health diagnosing occupations & assistants -- Interview with a physician -- Chiropractors -- Dentists -- Optometrists -- Physician assistants -- Physicians & surgeons -- Veterinarians -- ch. 10. Home health care job opportunities -- Interview with a registered home care nurse -- Home health care overview -- Personal and home care aides -- Computers in your health care career -- Computer industry careers -- Computer career resources -- Medical records & health information technicians -- Medical billing, claims, and patient accounting -- appendix A. Health care corporations! -- appendix B. Scholarships/tuition help -- Index. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Subject |
Medicine -- Vocational guidance.
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Allied health personnel -- Vocational guidance.
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Health facilities -- Employees -- Supply and demand -- Directories.
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Medical personnel -- Employment -- Directories.
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Job hunting -- Information services -- Directories.
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Employment forecasting.
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ISBN |
094364125X paperback alkaline paper |
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9780943641256 paperback alkaline paper |
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