List of top 40 Careers in Health Care

Health care sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in India. This sector is not only important from a socialistic point of view, but also from an economic point of view. Health care sector comprises of medical services, hospitals, medical equipment’s, “research and development, medical trials, education, medical tourism, health insurance, medical consultancy, pharmacies etc. The growth of this sector has led to increase in demand as well as generation of new jobs in the health care sector. 

Different careers in health sector that can be taken into consideration include,

1. Physicians- they detect, analyse and understand the patients’ medical history and treat them accordingly. They require the most demanding education qualification. 

2. Surgeon- they perform surgeries on patients after proper diagnosis. They perform a diagnosis and then treat the illness. 

3. Surgical Technologists- they are responsible for creating and maintaining of a sterilized and organised environment throughout the performance of a surgical operation. They work closely with surgeons and nurses. 

4. Perioperative nurse- they are also known as the operating room nurses and are responsible for taking care of the patient during the whole process of surgery and after that. 

5. Podiatrists- they deal with the patients having foot, ankle and leg related illness. 

6. Pathologist- a specialist who studies the body fluids and then gives an assessment about the condition of the patient. 

7. Pathologist’s assistant- they work with a pathologist and assist in examining, processing and dissecting of tissues, they also work in forensic labs and autopsies in hospitals. 

8. Nurse Practitioners- they are majorly responsible for conducting and facilitating the medical examinations, preparing charts and plans for the patients and performing of diagnostic tests. 

9. Optometrists- they treat patients with eye related ailments, injuries, infections etc. They generally conduct eye examinations, prescribe medication for injuries and perform minor surgeries. 

10. Physical Therapists- they monitor and observe the movements of the patients who require help in maintaining a body posture. They prepare individual plans and also facilitate their exercising routine. 

11. Recreational Therapist- they ensure that a patient suffering from any sort of illness or disability is able to become active again, they work with patients of all age groups and devise different methods to revive the patient’s activeness. 

12. Medical massage therapist- the tense muscles or certain body parts require special massages combined with medication for treatment purposes, these massages are provided by Medical massage therapists. 

13. Home Health Aide- the medical professionals that take care of patients at their respective places, by providing complete assistance and help under the supervision of a doctor. 

14. Medical Scientists- they conduct medical trials, testing and experiments which can result in improvement of medical services as well as the human health. 

15. Radiation Therapists- they work closely with the patients who undergo radiation therapy, they explain and monitor the therapy and take responsibility for the safety of patients. 

16. Genetic Counsellors- they deeply understand the family details and history of the patients to find roots of the problem perform diagnosis and prescribes them with the required medication/treatments. 

17. Molecular Genetics Technologist- they work in laboratories with samples, to understand the role that genetics plays in medicine. They also detect the cause of cancer and nervous system disorders. 

18. Laboratory Scientist- They play an important role in finding out the root causes for diseases and disorders, they work on biological specimens with the help of modern equipment’s. 

19. Speech Pathologists- they diagnose and treat the speaking, swallowing and communication disorders in children and adults and prescribe treatment for the same. 

20. Respiratory Therapist- they deal with patients who have issues in breathing or are caught in emergency situations of drowning, shock or cardiac arrest. 

21. MRI technologists- they work with the physicians and assist them in conducting the MRI scans as well as evaluation of reports. 

22. Sonographers and Technologists- their main duties include the use and operating of the medical equipment’s, analysing of diagnosed information and reviewing the tests obtained.

23. Chiropractors- they deal with the patients who face troubles in relation to their muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments etc. They diagnose, evaluate and provide therapy to patients. 

24. Safety and occupational health Specialists- these people monitor and analyse the safety as well as the sanitation levels of workplaces to ensure that there are no hazards to health. They comply with the government norms and regulations. 

25. Medical/Health Social Worker- they assist and support the patient in coping with illness. They ensure that the patient’s emotional as well as social needs are taken care of during the process of treatment.

26. Dentist- a medical professional responsible for treating the gum, mouth and teeth related ailments. 

27. Dental Assistant- they are responsible for assisting dentist in different tasks, maintenance of patient records, ensuring that the operations at the clinic run smoothly.  

28. Phlebotomist- their job includes taking of blood samples of patients; they can build their medical career in laboratories, hospitals or private clinics.

29. Physician Assistants- they work closely with the physicians as well as surgeons and facilitate them in carrying out work.  

30. Nursing Assistant- they are responsible for taking care of the patients at hospital, getting them dressed up, helping in cleaning up as well the taking of readings at regular intervals. 

31. Dietary Aid- they prepare and plan the diet charts, nutrition plans as well as provide with balanced and well sanitised food and beverages to the patients. 

32. Nutritionist- they help the patient or client in planning, maintaining and following of a healthy diet that suits their body type and needs. 

33. Paediatrician- they focus on the examination, evaluation and maintenance of children and adolescents. They advise parents on child care tips and ensure that the children receive right kind of nutrition. 

34. Child Life Specialist- they facilitate the parents in analysing and closely following the growth process of their child, they prove to be great support to parents in stressful phases of child growth. 

35. Pharmacist- they provide medicines to the patients that have been prescribed by the physicians and also aware the patient about their correct intake. 

36. Pharmacist Technician- they work and assist a pharmacist in the carrying out daily operations, they perform operating as well managing tasks for the pharmacist. 

37. Health Services Manager- they work as the administrators and help in planning, controlling and coordinating of different rules and regulations, they devise plans and policies for smooth operations and conduct.

38. Neurodiagnostic Technician- they help in diagnosing the brain, nervous system and sleeping disorders with the help of high-tech technology and generate reports for analysis purposes. 

39. Hospital Chaplain- they act as the spiritual, religious and psychological guide at a hospital or a clinic. They help patients recover from any mental trauma that they might be going through. 

40. Health Information Manager- they maintain the records of patients, starting right from the detection of symptoms to their treatment procedure. They bridge the communication gap between physicians, surgeons and the patients’ family. 

The above mentioned jobs in health care sector will be in great demand in the coming time and can be taken into consideration if you wish you build a career in health care industry.