Ophthalmic technician

Ophthalmic technician

Duties and responsibilities:

Their job is to collect data and measurements so the correct treatment can be given to the patients. They often work in hospitals, clinics their jobs often include.

• Performing simple eye exams.
• Assisting with eye surgery.
• Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.

Salary:  $14,000 - $25,000

Educational requirements

Students will need a high school diploma (or GED certificate) and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs.  These programs may vary in length, but can take up to two years to complete. 

Student success statement

Student success statement

“Goal setting is goal

Getting. Set and get.”

Mark victor Hansen

Reflection: if you set a goal you are most likely going to achieve it 

 

Operating room technician

Operating room technician

Duties and responsibilities:

Their job is to prepare the surgical equipment

They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation.  They may also assist doctors by handing them needed instruments during surgery and for counting sponges and needles before and after the operation.  They deliver specimens to hospital laboratories for analysis, and after operations they take patients to the recovery room.
Average Salary:  $16,000 - $22,000
Educational Requirements:
	A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.  Many vocational and junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals.  Programs vary between one year to two years.  Students receive training in medical terminology, physiology, and sterilization methods.  At the end of the training period students must pass an examination by the Association of Surgical Technologists to become certified.

Student success statement

“kind words can be short

And easy to speak, but

Their echoes are truly   

Endless”

Mother Theresa 

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

The occupational therapist help patients who are mentally, emotionally, or physically disabled adjust to handicaps and regain abilities to perform daily living and self-care skills.

Salary:

$12,000 - $15,000 (Occupational Therapy Aides)  
$17,000 - $26,000 (Occupational Therapy Assistants)

Educational requirements

All students must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

charles Ketterer

Student success statement

“The best way to predict your

Future is to create it”

charles Ketterer 

Reflection If you don’t have a goal to achieve what are you going to achieve in your future, for example you want to be a doctor your most likely going to a nurse you have to have your goals in reach

Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:
	Healthcare administrators direct and manage hospitals and other healthcare facilities.  They are responsible for long-range planning, financial administration, personnel administration, materials management, purchasing, public affairs and patient administration.  Small hospitals may have only one administrator, while larger facilities may have many.  Some administrators specialize in specific fields like patient administration or purchasing.  Health care administrators also work in HMOs, health agencies, clinics, or for private practices.
Average Salary:   $35,000 - $100,000
Educational Requirements:
	Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English.  Most healthcare administrators hold master's degrees in healthcare administration or business administration.