When you think about working with animals, what's the first career that comes to mind? Veterinarian? Zookeeper? Although these are common responses, the truth is that animals need assistance in a wide variety of settings. My name is Isabella, and I'm proud to work in animal welfare administration.
Keeping track of every patient who visits a hospital is an enormous task. Remembering all of their medical conditions and insurance information would be impossible without people like me. My name's Shanice, and I'm a medical office billing and coding specialist.
Not all healthcare careers involve interacting with patients. If you enjoy helping behind the scenes, there are plenty of ways you could contribute to the medical field. My name's Carlos, and I'm a medical laboratory technician.
Do you wish you had woken up this morning with more motivation? You're not alone. Even the most inspiring individuals sometimes feel uninspired. How do you become empowered about a new career?
First, ask yourself the following questions:
1. Are you working?
2. Did you lose your job recently?
3. Do you think you may not be hired back at your old job?
4. Were you really happy with the job you had?
5. Was there room for advancement in your former career path?
We defend those who can't speak for themselves. Pets can be difficult to work with at times, but they deserve the same level of compassion and care that human patients receive. Communicating with the pet owner, relying on what I've learned and experienced, and being attentive to a pet's non-verbal cues are vital to my occupation. My name is Nia, and I'm proud to be a veterinary technician.
You don't enjoy the thought of going to the dentist. You don't like the sound of the machines, you find scheduling an appointment to be inconvenient, and you're afraid the dentist might find a cavity. I'm here to help you overcome those fears. As a dental assistant, my job is to make you comfortable and ensure your visit goes smoothly.
Have you ever seen footage of a surgery and wondered who all those people in the operating room were? Well, as a surgical technologist, I'm one of them. Even though the surgeon has an important duty, the truth is that surgical technologists and surgical assistants are also critical to the surgery's success. We prepare equipment and supplies, ensure the operating room is ready for each procedure, and assist with various tasks at the surgeon's request.
Were you ever given a group project in school but found you were the only one doing all the work? Tasks are easier when you have someone you can count on, whether it be a friend, family member, or coworker. The same holds true for the medical field. As experienced and knowledgeable as doctors and surgeons are, they can't run their practices by themselves. That's where medical assistants like me come in.
How do you cope with stressful situations? Taking a break, exercising, or watching an episode of your favorite show could be helpful. With more important matters, maybe you need a friend or family member to listen. Knowing you aren't alone could be a key factor in getting your life back on track. That's why addiction counseling technicians (also known as addiction counselors) like me put our hearts into our work.
If you want to live without regret, take the “Rocking Chair Test.” Pretend you are sitting on the front porch, watching the sunset, and looking back on your life. You graduated from high school and started working right away, but you soon realized that job wasn't right for you. Then you discovered a career you could love. You started college to train for it, but you had to quit for one reason or another. Maybe you had kids that required your full attention. Maybe you couldn't afford tuition, so you kept working jobs you did not enjoy.