Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate the equipment.
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors.
Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use.
Interested in Physical Therapy but not sure you want to go to school for 7 more years after high school? Becoming a Physical Therapy Assistant might be the 2-year path for you.
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
The Radiology Services Manager at St. Luke’s Hospital – Monroe Campus, Michael Chiricos, recently discussed his career and educational path with Career Ready Monroe.
The common perception of jobs in the medical field is that they require extensive education. Medical Sonographers can find a job after earning only a one year certificate. Additionally, the outlook for available positions throughout the area is positive.
A recent interview with Betsy Morrow, Clinical Dietician at St. Luke’s – Monroe County detailed her job.
Christina Baker, Clinical Nurse Educator at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lehighton was interviewed recently to find out more about her path to the position.
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