Anyone here in the medical field?

[Arkitech]

I've been thinking of moving from the IT field into a career in the medical profession. I'm hoping to find work with more flexible hours (part-time, etc.) and hopefully something for the first time in my life that does'nt require me to travel 2 hours just to get to the job.

So can anyone give me a few recommendations on medical jobs that a person can get into that requires a minimum of 1 year of training or less? I've been wondering about some of the technician jobs or even a job in medical equipment repair.

Thanks for any advice

 

[Arkitech]

Since I'm asking questions does anyone know the address for the goverment website on employment. There's a page out there maintained by the labor division I think, it basically lists thousands of different, careers, average salaries and the type of training thats needed for a particular career. I can't remember the address for the site though, anyone familiar with it?

 

[AlienCraft]

X-Ray tech.... less than 2 years for Certificate. Dad wanted me to do that.
Nuclear Med. Tech comes to mind right away.

 

[tcsenter]

A "minimum of one year or less" training? You mean a maximum of one year?

That limits you to certificate and diploma programs which typically range from nine to twelve months. Not much in that area.

 

[RU482]

I've been tossing the idea of Nuclear Med Tech or MRI tech around. Seems like there are tons of jobs. Any idea what they pay??

 

[McPhreak]

You want to make a complete career change with only year of training?

Medical equipment repair is usually put into the hands of a biomedical engineer. At least that's how it is at the hospital I work at.

 

[Arkitech]

up for the morning crew

 

[vi edit]

What do you mean by flexible hours?

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
What do you mean by flexible hours?

basically part time hours

 

[vi edit]

Pharmacy Tech will let you in with a year's worth of training and will allow you to work part time hours.

 

[brentman]

I work for a company and we are desperately in search of MR tech's. If you decide to go this route, let me know I can get you a jay-oh-bee.

We have MRI centers around the country (mostly SW PA tho). Definitely a field where you WILL get a job.