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| Cardiovascular Technicians | Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. |
The median salary for Cardiovascular Technicians is $64500 |
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| Dental Laboratory Technicians | Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances. |
The median salary for Dental Laboratory Technicians is $47600 |
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| Dietetic Technicians | Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals. |
The median salary for Dietetic Technicians is $34800 |
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| Endoscopy Technicians | Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens. |
The median salary for Endoscopy Technicians is $41500 |
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| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist. |
The median salary for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians is $58800 |
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| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff. |
The median salary for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists is $58800 |
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| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. |
The median salary for Nuclear Medicine Technologists is $87300 |
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| Pharmacy Technicians | Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders. |
The median salary for Pharmacy Technicians is $39100 |
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| Psychiatric Technicians | Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications. |
The median salary for Psychiatric Technicians is $38300 |
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| Radiation Therapists | Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization. |
The median salary for Radiation Therapists is $91600 |
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| Radiologic Technologists | Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities. |
The median salary for Radiologic Technologists is $66700 |
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| Surgical Technologists | Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. |
The median salary for Surgical Technologists is $57300 |
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| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery. |
The median salary for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians is $39400 |
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