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Radiation Therapists

Health Science $49.22 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

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.

Radiologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.

Real Estate Sales Agents

Marketing $23.11 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Receptionists and Information Clerks

Business Management & Administration $17.85 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 1,710  annual job openings

Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $41.17 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Recreation Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $15.17 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 870  annual job openings

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $23.86 No formal educational credential 14%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.

Registered Nurses

Health Science $45.77 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 1,960  annual job openings

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Rehabilitation Counselors

Human Services $17.86 Master's degree 7%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.

Religious Workers, All Other

Human Services $15.97 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All religious workers not listed separately.