15008 MEDICINE & HEALTH SERVICES MANAGERS

Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate medicine and health services in establishments such as hospitals, clinics, or similar organizations.

32925 CARDIOLOGY TECHNOLOGISTS

Conduct tests on pulmonary and/or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, and pulmonary-function, lung capacity and similar tests.

32113 CHIROPRACTORS

Adjust spinal column and other articulations of the body to prevent disease and correct abnormalities of the human body believed to be caused by interference with the nervous system. Examine patient to determine nature and extent of disorder. Manipulate spine or other involved area. May utilize supplementary measures such as exercise, rest, water, light, heat, and nutritional therapy.

89921 PRECISION DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNICIANS

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances or apparatus, following prescriptions or specifications of Dentists or Orthodontists. May also provide analytical and diagnostic services. Include Dental Ceramists, Crown and Bridge Technicians, and Orthodontic Technicians. Exclude Assistants, Bite-Block Makers, Opaquers, and Denture and Coiler Packers.

66002 DENTAL ASSISTANTS

Assist dentist at chair, set up patient and equipment, keep records, and perform related duties as required.

32908 DENTAL HYGIENISTS

Perform dental prophylactic treatments and instruct groups and individuals in the care of the teeth and mouth.

32105 DENTISTS

Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures.

32523 DIETETIC TECHNICIANS

Under direct supervision of Dietitians, or following established nutritional guidelines, advise on food or nutrition.

32521 DIETITIANS & NUTRITIONISTS

Organize, plan, and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in promotion of health and control of disease. May administer activities of department providing quantity food service. May plan, organize, and conduct programs in nutritional research.

32926 ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH TECHNICIANS

Record electromotive variations in heart muscle using electrocardiograph, to provide data for diagnosis of heart ailments.

32923 ELECTRONEURODIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGISTS

Record electrical activity of the brain and other nervous system functions using a variety of techniques and equipment. May prepare patients for tests, obtain medical histories, calculate results, and maintain equipment.

32508 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS

Administer first aid treatment and transport sick or injured persons to medical facility, working as a member of an emergency medical team.

66011 HOME HEALTH AIDES

Care for elderly, convalescent, or disabled person in home of patient. Perform duties for patient such as changing bed linen; preparing meals; assisting in and out of bed; bathing, dressing, and grooming; and administering oral medications under doctors' orders or direction of nurse. Exclude Nursing Aides and Homemakers.

32505 LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES

Care for ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons in hospitals, clinics, private homes, sanitariums, and similar institutions.

32905 MEDICAL & CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIANS

Perform routine tests in medical laboratory for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Prepare vaccines, biologicals, and serums for prevention of disease. Prepare tissue samples for Pathologists, take blood samples, and execute such laboratory tests as urinalysis and blood counts. May work under the general supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

32902 MEDICAL & CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS

Perform a wide range of complex procedures in the general area of the clinical laboratory or perform specialized procedures in such areas as cytology, histology, and microbiology. Duties may include supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in laboratory testing. Include workers who teach medical technology when teaching is not their primary activity.

66005 MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

Perform various duties under the direction of physician in examination and treatment of patients. Prepare treatment room, inventory supplies and instruments, and set up patient for attention of physician. Hand instruments and materials to physician as directed. Schedule appointments, keep medical records, and perform secretarial duties.

32911 MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIANS

Compile and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients.

55105 MEDICAL SECRETARIES

Perform secretarial duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties include taking dictation; and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence using a typewriter, word processor, or personal computer. Duties may also include preparing and sending bills to patients or recording appointments.

32914 NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGISTS

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies utilizing a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by Radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

66008 NURSING AIDES, ORDERLIES, & ATTENDANTS

Work under the direction of nursing or medical staff to provide auxiliary services in the care of patients. Perform duties such as answering patient's call bell, serving and collecting food trays, and feeding patients. Orderlies are primarily concerned with setting up equipment and relieving nurses of heavier work. Exclude Psychiatric Aides and Home Health Aides.

32305 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

Plan, organize, and participate in medically oriented occupational programs in hospital or similar institution to rehabilitate patients who are physically or mentally ill.

66021 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS & AIDES

Assist Occupational Therapists in administering medically oriented occupational programs to assist in rehabilitating patients in hospitals and similar institutions.

32514 OPTICIANS, DISPENSING & MEASURING

Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Include Contact Lens Opticians.

32108 OPTOMETRISTS

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes to determine visual efficiency and performance by use of instruments and observation. Prescribe corrective procedures.

68035 PERSONAL & HOME CARE AIDES

Perform a variety of tasks at places of residence. Duties include keeping house and advising families having problems with such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household utilities. Exclude Nursing Aides and Home Health Aides.

32517 PHARMACISTS

Compound and dispense medications following prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, or other authorized medical practitioners.

32519 PHARMACY TECHNICIANS & AIDES

Fill orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals and perform other related duties under the supervision and direction of a pharmacy supervisor or staff pharmacist. Duties include keeping records of drugs delivered to the pharmacy, storing incoming merchandise in proper locations, and informing the supervisor of stock needs and shortages. May clean equipment used in the performance of duties and assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.

66017 PHYSICAL & CORRECTIVE THERAPY ASSISTANTS & AIDES

Prepare patient and/or administer physical therapy treatment, such as massages, traction, and heat, light and sound treatment. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with learning and improving functional activities. Normally work under the direction of a Physical or Corrective Therapist.

32308 PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury.

32102 PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS

Doctors of medicine who diagnose and treat mental or physical disorders. May specialize in one field such as surgery, obstetrics, or psychiatry.

32511 PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANTS

Provide patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of doctor of medicine or osteopathy. Elicit detailed patient histories and make complete physical examinations. Reach tentative diagnosis and order appropriate laboratory tests. Require substantial educational preparation, usually at junior or 4-year colleges. Most physician's assistants complete 2 years of formal training, but training may vary from 1 to 5 years depending on the nature of the training and previous education and experience. May require certification. Exclude Ambulance Attendants, whose training is limited to the application of first aid, and Nurses.

32111 PODIATRISTS

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

66014 PSYCHIATRIC AIDES

Assist mentally ill patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff.

32931 PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIANS

Provide nursing care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients. Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs. Help with personal hygiene. Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures. Monitor patient's physical and emotional well being and report to medical staff.

27108 PSYCHOLOGISTS

Collect, interpret, and apply scientific data relating to human behavior and mental processes. Activities are in either applied fields of psychology or in basic science fields and research. Include occupations in personnel research and in administration of testing and counseling programs. Exclude Psychiatrists.

32913 RADIATION THERAPISTS

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

32919 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS

Take X-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Include technologists who specialize in other modalities such as computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance. Include workers whose primary duties are to demonstrate portions of the human body on X-ray film or fluoroscopic screen.

32317 RECREATIONAL THERAPISTS

Plan, organize, and direct medically approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts.

32502 REGISTERED NURSES

Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons. Licensing or registration required. Include administrative, public health, industrial, private duty, and surgical nurses.

32302 RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS

Provide assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment, 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 equipment.

27302 SOCIAL WORKERS, MEDICAL & PSYCHIATRIC

Counsel and aid individuals and families with problems that may arise during or following the recovery from physical or mental illness by providing supportive services designed to help the persons understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations. Include Chemical Dependency Counselors.

32314 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS & AUDIOLOGISTS

Examine and provide remedial services for persons with speech and hearing disorders. Perform research related to speech and language problems.

32928 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS & TECHNICIANS

Perform any combination of the following tasks either before, during, or after an operation: Prepare patient by washing, shaving, etc.; place equipment and supplies in operating room according to surgeon's instruction; arrange instruments under direction of nurse; maintain specified supply of fluids for use during operation; adjust lights and equipment as directed; hand instruments and supplies to surgeon, hold retractors, and cut sutures as directed; count sponges, needles, and instruments used during operation; and clean operating room..

32114 VETERINARIANS & VETERINARY INSPECTORS

Diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. May engage in a particular function such as research and development, consultation, administration, technical writing, sale or production of commercial products, or rendering of technical services to commercial firms or other organizations. Include Veterinary Inspectors.

79806 VETERINARY ASSISTANTS

Examine animals for veterinarian; prepare animals for surgery; perform post-operational medical treatment as needed; and give medications to animals. Usually works directly under veterinarian. Receive extensive training on the job and may also have some post-secondary education such as trade school or junior college.

32951 VETERINARY TECHNICIANS & TECHNOLOGISTS

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines.

32199 ALL OTHER HEALTH DIAGNOSING & TREATING PRACTITIONERS

All other health diagnosing and treating practitioners not classified separately above.

32399 ALL OTHER THERAPISTS

All other therapists not classified separately above.

32999 ALL OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, PARAPROFESSIONALS, & TECHNICIANS

All other health professionals, paraprofessionals, and technicians not classified separately above.

66099 ALL OTHER HEALTH SERVICE WORKERS