Trauma Nurse

Trauma Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The common task of trauma patients for an emergency operation, and assist surgeons during an operation. Trauma nurses are well-trained and well-versed registered nurse rendering care to patients suffering from different injuries, many are serious and life-threatening injuries. 

Salary:

$54,000-$74,000

Education:

To land an entry-level position, you will need at least a two-year nursing degree (associate degree). 

Demand for this particular career:

Experience in special areas such as intensive care nursing. Two years of experience in emergency nursing prior to application for certification exam. Certification from the BCEN. Another certification from CPEN, CFRN, CEN, and CTRN. 

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Reflection:
 Do you think you would like to be one? 
Why? Why not?

I would not like to be a trauma nurse. this wouldn't be the right job for me. 

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Care for patients who have trouble breathing. Their patients range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients who have diseased lungs. They also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attack, drowning, or shock.  

Salary:

$59,710 per year

$28.71 per hour

Education:

Associates degree or Bachelor degree and License 

Demand for this particular career:

Compassion, Detail oriented, Patience, Interpersonal skills, Problem- solving skills, and science and math skills. 

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I would not like to be a respiratory therapist because this isn't what I am interested in.  

Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Is using medical equipment to produce images of tissue, bones, vessels, and  organs. Require precise work and attention to detail as well   as adherence to strict safety procedures. Medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations and administer radiation therapy treatment. 

Salary:

$59, 260 

Education:

Associates degree or Bachelor degree 

Demand for this particular career:

Licensure 

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I would not like to be a Radiologic Technologist. It is not the right job for me. 

X-Ray Technician

                                           X-Ray Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Takes radiographic images of specific parts of a patient's body, which a physicians has requested in order to make a diagnosis. They need a through understanding of imaging equipment and x-ray procedures. 

Salary:

$56,670 

Education:

Associate degree in radiologic technology, Certification, Licensing  

Demand for this particular career:

Communication skills

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I would not like to be a X-Ray Technician. This is not the right job for me.