Career Paths

Some people dream of becoming a doctor. Others want to become a surgeon. Becoming a urologist allows you to do both. With a job description that includes both the clinical skills of a physician and...

One of the fastest-growing areas of the economy is the combination of healthcare and technology. And one of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare technology is health informatics technician, sometimes called a medical records technician or...

Few jobs offer the challenges and the job satisfaction of working as an emergency medical technician (EMT) or as a paramedic. People in these jobs literally save lives on a daily basis. They also prevent...

The healthcare industry provides a wealth of opportunity for nursing specialization, which can help registered nurses earn more money and achieve greater job security. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that 2.7 million...

The healthcare industry continued to help drive job growth in the United States in October. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, non-farm payroll employment increased by an estimated 261,000 last month, including...

The healthcare sector in the United States maintained a steady pace of growth in February, adding 19,000 jobs, according to the latest employment report issued Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The employment...

Glassdoor’s 2018 Best Places to Work list of companies with 1,000 or more employees included 14 healthcare organizations among the top 100. The list was published on Dec. 5. The highest-ranked healthcare company was previously...

The thought of a career in public health might bring to mind working with large government agencies that focus on large-scale public health issues. Those public health jobs certainly exist. Everything from government-funded community centers...

For those who wish to get into the healthcare industry but do not have the time to pursue four-year or graduate degrees, allied health occupations might be the answer. Allied health encompasses workers in the...

Almost 3 million people now work as nurses. Contrary to the most common image of a nurse, not all of them work in hospitals. The expansion and specialization of the nursing profession over the years...