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THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC
GOOD JOBS IN …
JOBS.AZCENTRAL.COM
SECTION EC
For 13 weeks, The Arizona Republic’s Sunday CareerBuilder series will focus on “good jobs”
that might pique your interest. Follow the series through April 3.
Next Sunday: 10 jobs that help you advance. » March 6: 10 jobs for entrepreneurs.
Health-care sector
I
n another sign that the ailing job market is slowly coming off life support, Arizona health-care providers are boosting
their job postings. Career experts credit the uptick to people willing to spend some of their discretionary funds to address their health and to health-care workers now willing to switch jobs — a sign that workers are gaining confidence in
the economy’s long-term recovery. » “You’re starting to see employees who are good-performing employees who realize,
‘Hey, they haven’t given me a raise in two years,’ ” and who start looking for new jobs, says Stephanie Clark, senior recruiter
at Corporate Job Bank in Tempe. She advises those who have been struggling to find work to seek out new job opportunities
with a positive attitude. » “Don’t go into (an interview) … saying, ‘I’ve been out of work for six months’ and be really down on
yourself. Really sell yourself,” she says. “Companies will always take (on) the most positive individual.”
ONLINE: Look
for the series
and find additional advice
in the “jobs
and careers”
report at
money.az
central.com.
10 jobs in health-care industry
DIETITIAN OR NUTRITIONIST
Oversees meal preparation and service
at various institutions, including hospitals and nursing homes. Requires a bachelor’s in a related field and licensure. A
professional certification may be needed to advance. The median annual wage
was $50,590 in 2008. The middle 50 percent earned from $41,060 to $61,790.
RECREATION THERAPIST
Uses arts, crafts and other activities
to help patients recover and maintain motor skills and other movement. Requires a bachelor’s in a
related field. The median annual
income was $38,370 in May 2008.
The middle 50 percent earned
from $29,660 to $49,140.
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HEALTH-INFORMATION MANAGER
Uses computers to organize and protect patient records. Requires a graduate degree in
health-services administration, though a bachelor’s suffices in some cases. Median annual
salary ranged from $65,510 to $132,650 in May
2009 depending on the location and size of the
organization managed.
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HEALTH-CARE
ADMINISTRATOR
Runs the business side of a hospital or doctor’s office, focusing
on either specific clinical departments or the organization as
a whole. Requires a businessrelated bachelor’s or graduate
degree. The median annual salary was $80,240 in May 2008. The
middle 50 percent earned from
$62,170 to $104,120.
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NURSING-HOME
ADMINISTRATOR
REGISTERED NURSE
Manages the finances, operations and care at live-in
care facilities. Requires a
related graduate degree,
though a bachelor’s can
sometimes suffice. The
median annual salary was
$71,190 in May 2008. The
middle 50 percent earned
from $62,170 to $104,120.
Provides care and advice to
patients. Specialties vary, but
RNs are usually the primary
caregiver on a day-to-day
basis. Requires an associate
degree, bachelor’s degree, or
a diploma from an approved
hospital program; state licensure. The median annual wage
was $62,450 in May 2008. The
middle 50 percent earned
from $51,640 to $76,570.
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PHARMACIST
Mixes and dispenses prescription drugs. Requires a
Pharm.D. degree on top of
at least some college; state
licensure. The median annual salary was $106,410
in May 2008. The middle
50 percent earned from
$92,670 to $121,310.
DIAGNOSTIC SONOGRAPHER
Conducts sonograms and other tests on patients, including pregnant women. Requires
an associate or bachelor’s degree. Professional certification is available but not usually required. The median annual pay was
$61,980 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent
earned from $52,570 to $73,680.
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CLINICAL-LABORATORY
TECHNICIAN
CAREERS
To learn more about other professions, go to the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, bls.gov/oco.
Conducts most medical tests to
help doctors diagnose patients.
Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in medical technology or life sciences. The median
annual salary was $53,500 in May
2008. The middle 50 percent
earned from $44,560 to $63,420.
MEDICAL-RECORDS
TECHNICIAN
Uses computers and other filing systems to
keep track of patients’ test results, medical history and other records and provide
them to doctors. Requires an associate
degree. Sometimes a certification also is
needed. The median annual salary was
$30,610 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned from $24,290 to $39,490.
RESOURCES
» American Nurses Association, www.nursingworld.org.
» American Medical Technologists, www.amt1.com.
» American Dietetic Association, www.eatright.org.
5TIPS
To winning job searches
You don’t need a Ph.D. to conduct a successful job search. But don’t go at it blindly.
Some tips to help you end up on top:
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SPECIAL FOR THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC
PHOTO BY TIM SLOAN/GETTY IMAGES
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Sell your value
Determine your
unique value to an
employer and make it
a key part of your personal marketing plan.
Energize yourself
Staying motivated,
energized and on task
is easier when you
develop a practical
plan and stick to it.
Start a network
Research shows that
more than 60 percent
of all jobs are found
through networking.
So launch one. Now.
Adapt your search
Select two or three
strategies that fit your
personality and style,
then build your job
search around them.
Research options
The Internet is a valuable tool to research
industries, average
salaries or educational
requirements, etc.