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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Health Science $19.27 Associate's degree 12%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

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Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Health Science $17.58 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 360  annual job openings

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other

Health Science $30.44 Postsecondary nondegree award 12%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Architecture & Construction $22.96 Postsecondary nondegree award 7%  projected growth 480  annual job openings

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.50 Postsecondary nondegree award 8%  projected growth 3,290  annual job openings

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

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Hydrologic Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $33.56 Associate's degree 26%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture.

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Health Science $23.01 Postsecondary nondegree award 12%  projected growth 1,260  annual job openings

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $28.94 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

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Mechanical Drafters

Manufacturing $29.07 Associate's degree 6%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

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Medical Assistants

Health Science $16.50 Postsecondary nondegree award 24%  projected growth 1,430  annual job openings

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

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