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Medical Dosimetrists

Health Science $61.71 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 990  annual job openings

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

Medical Equipment Preparers

Health Science $18.38 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 300  annual job openings

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Health Science $46.56 Doctoral or professional degree 31%  projected growth 720  annual job openings

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Health Science $18.10 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 1,630  annual job openings

Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

Medical Transcriptionists

Health Science $16.72 Postsecondary nondegree award 1%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Business Management & Administration $23.47 Bachelor's degree 24%  projected growth 490  annual job openings

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Human Services $25.00 Master's degree 15%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

Microbiologists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $39.44 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Education & Training $24.25 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 1,920  annual job openings

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Millwrights

Architecture & Construction $23.85 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.