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Radiation Therapists

Health Science $45.54 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 40  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.

Rail Car Repairers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $30.13 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $33.74 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines. Includes ballast cleaning machine operators and railroad bed tamping machine operators.

Real Estate Brokers

Marketing $29.26 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 320  annual job openings

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

Real Estate Sales Agents

Marketing $17.80 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 840  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 $16.60 High school diploma or equivalent 1%  projected growth 4,900  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 $34.85 Doctoral or professional degree 2%  projected growth 50  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.

Recreational Therapists

Health Science $26.81 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

Registered Nurses

Health Science $37.97 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 7,870  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 $21.34 Master's degree 14%  projected growth 460  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.