Healthcare Job Categories

Healthcare Job Categories

Analyst Jobs
Certified Nursing Assistants/Aides (CNA) Jobs
Healthcare and Safety Management Jobs
Laboratory and Pathology Services Jobs
LPN and LVN Jobs
Medical and Dental Assistants, Aides, and Other Jobs
Medical and Dental Practioners and Therapists Jobs
Medical Records, Health IT, and Informatics Jobs
Medical Technologists and Technicians Jobs
Pharmacy Jobs
Radiology and Imaging Jobs
Registered Nurses Jobs
Safety Jobs

Healthcare Jobs Description

General Duty Worker - Performs environment service duties, including cleaning or patient rooms and other portions of the hospital or medical facility. Requires no prior experience, but must be attentive to the cleaning needs of the organization.

Food Service Worker - Cooks and servces food to both patients and healthcare staff. Requires no prior experience, but must be pleasant and customer service oriented.

Dietitian (Clinical) - Oversees dietary needs and food requirements of paitents. Plans meals using clinical knowledge of calorie and nutrition needs of the patient. Requires dietary degree.

Central Supply Worker - Cleans, sterzlizes, packages and stores a wide variety of surgical and other supplies within the hospital.

Social Worker - Works with patient and/or family to provide information on outside agencies that can provide emotional, social, and financial assistance. Requires a BSW or MSW.

Supervisor, Social Work - Oversees the social work department and sets policies and procedures within the hospital or healthcare organization dealing with all of patient social work needs. Requires an MSW and 3 - 5 social work experience. Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Pharmacy Technician - Provides assistance to Pharmacists in filling prescriptions. Works under direction supervision of Pharmacist. Requires some formal training.

Pharmacist - Fills prescriptions. Must have very strong formulary knowledge. Requires pharmacy degree.

Director, Pharmacy Services - Oversees all pharmacy activities within a hospital or healthcare setting. Must have excellent clinical amd supervisory skills. Requires pharmacy degree and 3 - 5 years pharmacy experience.

Nurse Aide - Provides basic patient care assistance on the nursing/ patient unit. Must have good understanding of patient needs, including basic body mechanics. Some formal training in patient care is highly desirable.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Provides clincal patient care within scope of LPN license. Administers medications as necessary. May work as part of the patient care team in conjuction with physicians, RNs, aides and other staff. Requires LPN license.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Coordinates and provides direct patient care. May oversee clinical care of other personnel, including LPNs and Aides. Works with physicians to ensure good patient outcomes. Provides education to patients/ family members that will improve their care once released from the health care setting. Requires RN license.

Psychiatric Nurse – Assesses and monitors the client’s on-going psychiatric, medical and social needs. Oversee medication monitoring and administration under team psychiatriatsts or nurse practitioner. Collaborates with internal and external providers to coordinate psychiatric treatment with medical treatment. Manages pharmaceutical and medical supplies. Requires an Associates or BSN. Must be licensed as an RN.

Recreation Therapist – Plans and conducts scheduled recreation therapy programs and sessions, both for individuals and groups. Completes assessment data as well as routine program noted related to leisure functioning. Normally has earned a Bachelor’s degree.

Recreation Therapist Assistant – Aides a Recreational Therapist in providing recreation programs, including art, music and other therapy. May assist with providing clerical support. Normally holds a High School diploma. May have some college work in this field

Substance Abuse Counselor – Conducts screenings and intakes to determine level of care and other resources needed to enhance the recovery of the client. Provides individual and group counseling, education services, and aftercare planning. Requires a Bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years substance abuse experience. May require certification bby the NCSA Professional Certification Board.

Case Manager I – Provides services to children, adolescents, and/or adults and their families to form helping relationships. Provides the case management expertise to support the client to return to the community, where possible. Attempts to provide the most appropriate placement environment for the client. Works as part of a team to establish individual treatment plans, develop needed service, advocates for clients. May provide crisis intervention services as needed. Initiates and maintains required administrative and clinical documentation. Participates in supervision, training, and may participate in mutli-disciplinary treatment team meetings. Requires a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or other closely related human services field.

Case Manager II – Provides services to children, adolescents, and/or adults and their families to form helping relationships. Provides the case management expertise to support the client to return to the community, where possible. Attempts to provide the most appropriate placement environment for the client. Works as part of a team to establish individual treatment plans, develop needed service, advocates for clients. May provide crisis intervention services as needed. Initiates and maintains required administrative and clinical documentation. Participates in supervision, training, and may participate in mutli-disciplinary treatment team meetings. Requires a Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or other closely related human services field. Normally has a minimum of 5 years of case management experience.

Staff Psychologist I – Professional responsible for treatment services involving generally health and/or substance abuse issues. Provides technical guidelines for providers. Verifies and determines eligibility, with assessments completed based on formal assessment guidelines. Requires a Masters in Psychology or other closely related human services field. and a minimum of 5 years professional experience

Staff Psychologist II – Professional responsible for treatment services involving generally health and/or substance abuse issues. Provides technical guidelines for providers. Verifies and determines eligibility, with assessments completed based on formal assessment guidelines. Requires a Ph.D. in Psychology and a minimum of 5 years professional experience.pleted based on formal assessment guidelines. Requires a Masters in Psychology or other closely related human services field. and a minimum of 5 years professional experience.

Manager of Quality Improvement (QI) – Assists the Director of QI in coordinating, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating quality management and risk management activities in order to maintain appropriate accreditation. Provides expertise and technical assistance, consultation and training to staff and service providers regarding laws, statues, rules, regulations and standards. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field.

Director of Quality Improvement (QI) – Coordinates, develops, implements, monitors and evaluates quality management and risk management activities in order to maintain appropriate accreditation. Provides expertise and technical assistance, consultation and training to staff and service providers regarding laws, statues, rules, regulations and standards. Requires a Master degree in a human service related field and strong knowledge of accreditation requirement and excellent interpersonal skills.

Nurse Manager - Coordinates care on the nursing unit and oversees all clinical and administrative staff within the unit. Requires RN license and 3 - 5 years experience. BSN degree is highly desirable.

Director, Nursing Service - Develops policies and procedures and provides oversight of all nursing care within a hospital or health care facility. Requires a BSN and 5 - 10 years nursing experience. Requires previous supervisory experience. Mastesr degree is highly desirable.

Physical Therapist - Provides direct clincial care to patients with physical therapy needs. Develops plan of care in conjunction with physician or based upon physician information. Requires a physical therapy degree.

Director, Physical Therapy - Oversees all physical therapy within the hospital or other healthcare facility. Develops polices, procedures, and ensures excellent clinical car. Requires a physical therapy degree and 3 - 5 years physical therapy experience. Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Provides direct clinical care to patients with respiratory problems and needs. Requires a registry in respiratory care.

Director, Respiratory Therapy - Develops policies and procedures within the respiratory area and oversees all clinical respiratory care. Requires a registry in respiratory care and 3 - 5 years respiratory care. Additional education is preferred.

Radiology Technologist - Performs general radiology procedures. Interacts with patient and educates him/her on procedure to help reduce patient fear and anxiety. Develops film in darkroom.Requires a general radiology education.

Ultrasound Technologist - Performs ultrasound procedures. Must have excellent knowledge of human physiology. Must have general radiology eduction. Some states may require ultrasound certification.

Nuclear Medical Technologist - Administers nuclear medicine procedures as determined by state and federal law. Must be certified in nuclear medicine.

Director, Radiology - Develops policies and procedures within the radiology area and oversees all personnel performing radiology procedures, including ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and general
radiologic views. Requires radiology education and 3 - 5 years radiology care.

Laboratory Technician - Performs general lab duties within the scope of specific license or certification. May be MT, HEW, or other lab certification based on the requirements of a particular state.

Histotechnologist - Sections specimens and performs histo procedures. Requires formal histo training.

Cytotechnologist - Sections lab specimens and performs cyto procedures. Works closely with Pathologists. Requires formal cyto training in this highly skilled area.

Section Supervisor, Lab - Overees a section of the lab, which may be chemistry, biology, histology, cytology, or any other specialty areas. Requires a BS degree and a minimum of 2 years lab experience. Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Chief Medical Lab Manager - Oversees all aspects of the laboratory and manages section supervisors. Develops policies and procedures as they relate to the lab. Interacts with Pathologists to ensure their needs are met. Works with other staff to ensure a smooth operation of the lab. Requires a BS degree, with a Masters preferred. Must have 3 - 5 years lab experience.