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How to Become an Ultrasound Technician

Are you interested in a career in diagnostic imaging? When you learn how to become an ultrasound technician, you’ll play an important role in helping doctors and patients pinpoint the causes of health conditions, as well as their locations within the human body. Most ultrasound technicians work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, medical and diag...

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How to Become a Radiologic Technologist

By Kathleen Walder, Monster Contributor

From helping parents see the first image of their baby to explaining the steps you’ll take to perform a mammogram, you’ll find a rewarding career ahead of you when you learn how to become a radiologic technologist. Your education for a career as an RT includes basic science like anatomy and biology. You’ll also learn about radiology and work wit...

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These 9 locations are hotbeds for biotech jobs

By Lily Martis, Monster staff

Within the biotech industry, the hottest regions for innovation, growth and, yes, jobs can be found across the U.S.—from the Northeast’s Pharm Country to the West Coast’s Biotech Beach. If you took a look at biotech news and careers hub BioSpace’s 2016 list of biotech hotbeds, you’d find that while all these regions are breeding grounds for jobs i...

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3 reasons to seek a career in orthotics and prosthetics

By Stephanie Stephens

If you’re ready to change patients’ lives and you like art, math, science, technology and of course health care, consider orthotics and prosthetics or O&P. These traits help predict success in O&P: strong interpersonal skills, passion for helping others, excellent hand skills, compassion, problem-solving abilities, creativity and dedication. You...

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5 health informatics jobs and salaries

By Sarah White, Monster contributor

We all know the industries of health care and technology are booming, so it's no surprise that people who have a background in both fields are benefiting. Health informatics professionals help bridge the gap between clinical and IT work. Since health care providers adopted electronic medical records (EMR), the need for skilled workers has risen. ...

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Pediatric Radiologic Technologists

By Jennifer LeClaire, Monster Contributing Writer

A trip to the medical imaging lab can stir up fear and concern in even the most well-informed patient. But what if the patient is a child? That's where pediatric radiologic technologists (RTs) step in, exercising a special set of patient-interaction skills that help them get the image they need. Because they deal with crying infants, antsy toddlers...

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Which Rad Tech Specialty Is Right for You?

By Cindy Mehallow, Monster Contributing Writer

Are you a hands-on person who likes a lot of patient contact? Or do you prefer to keep a little distance? Are you supercharged, or do you prefer a slower pace? Intrigued by watching live images, or are you content with still shots? Your answers to questions like these can help you choose a post-primary certification in radiologic technology (RT) th...

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Radiography Careers Outside Healthcare

By Peter Vogt, Monster Senior Contributing Writer

If you've ever had a computed tomography (CT) scan at the clinic or an X-ray at your dentist's office, you already understand a little about radiography and how it can be used for diagnostic and treatment purposes in healthcare. But did you know the applications of radiography, defined as the use of electromagnetic radiation to examine objects with...

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Radiographers and Workplace Safety

By Stephen Borkowski, Monster Staff Writer

At first glance, the field of radiography looks like an appealing career path. There's interesting work, plentiful job opportunities and a good long-term outlook. But there's one concern you haven't been able to dislodge from your mind: Radiology equals radiation. Isn't that the stuff that mutates plants and gives unsuspecting lab workers superhuma...

Healthcare Technology Careers

How to Become an Ultrasound Technician

How to Become a Radiologic Technologist

These 9 locations are hotbeds for biotech jobs

3 reasons to seek a career in orthotics and prosthetics

5 health informatics jobs and salaries

Pediatric Radiologic Technologists

Which Rad Tech Specialty Is Right for You?

Radiography Careers Outside Healthcare

Radiographers and Workplace Safety

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