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Emma
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Whats an occupation in the medical field that gets paid really well, but gives you time to live away from a hospital or clinic? Perferably a occupation that takes 2-4 years in college.
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Kiefer Rodriguez
Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Technologist
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Bristol, Connecticut
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Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
All the same occupation, just called differently depending on state. It’s a 4 year degree or 1.5 year certification if you have a bachelors in some type of science. You don’t deal with patients, just specimens and instruments. You work 8 hours and go home. Plenty of overtime if you want it and you never take your work home.
All the same occupation, just called differently depending on state. It’s a 4 year degree or 1.5 year certification if you have a bachelors in some type of science. You don’t deal with patients, just specimens and instruments. You work 8 hours and go home. Plenty of overtime if you want it and you never take your work home.
MLT programs are 2 years, they are just as needed. though some of the bigger labs you are just babysitting instruments.
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Mercedes Schultz
Ob/Gyn physician
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I am a physician and I do not live in the hospital. I only work 2 weeks out of the month. Most of us in the medical field, can choose to work as much or as little as we want. You will definitely have autonomy with many fields in healthcare. The website referenced by Catherine above will give you an extensive list of fields in healthcare. There are many fields in healthcare that do not require a Bachelor’s degree like Respiratory Therapy or Ultrasonographer or X ray technician. Those fields are in very high demand and you will always have a job. Again, the most important factor in deciding what you want to do is choosing a field that you love and enjoy. The more education and training you have, the more money you can make but please don’t choose the field just because you will make the most of money.
Catherine O
Radiologic Technologist RT(R)(CT)
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Hi Emma! There are many opportunities in the medical field that allow opportunities to have a life outside of work but they can vary. This is a link to a website that has options other then the typical nursing or doctor options that people may think of when it comes to options in the medical field. https://www.healthcare-management-degree.net/highest-paid-non-physician-jobs-in-healthcare/
Personally when I was in high school I took career planing and found out about medical imaging as an option. You need to have an associates or bachelors so 2-4 years of college. There’s plenty of work and it usually follows a consistent schedule where you don’t have to “take work home” so you can still enjoy your time away from work. Currently I work in X-ray and am able to go to work and take images for doctors to help them diagnose their patients since unlike all medical shows, doctors don’t typically perform any medical imaging, and then I get to go home. I’m not sure if that is something that would interest you but I would try narrowing down what you like and then looking for a possibly of finding a great match for what you’re looking for. I would also like to say that sometimes it isn’t always about the money but finding something you love. Yes you ideally would like a job that pays a lot but in the medical field you shouldn’t really go into it if you don’t love it. The medical field can be a lot and it can also be challenging and stressful at times. If you’re not certain you want it or don’t love it then I would recommend looking at another field that might fit you and what you want out of your career better.
Personally when I was in high school I took career planing and found out about medical imaging as an option. You need to have an associates or bachelors so 2-4 years of college. There’s plenty of work and it usually follows a consistent schedule where you don’t have to “take work home” so you can still enjoy your time away from work. Currently I work in X-ray and am able to go to work and take images for doctors to help them diagnose their patients since unlike all medical shows, doctors don’t typically perform any medical imaging, and then I get to go home. I’m not sure if that is something that would interest you but I would try narrowing down what you like and then looking for a possibly of finding a great match for what you’re looking for. I would also like to say that sometimes it isn’t always about the money but finding something you love. Yes you ideally would like a job that pays a lot but in the medical field you shouldn’t really go into it if you don’t love it. The medical field can be a lot and it can also be challenging and stressful at times. If you’re not certain you want it or don’t love it then I would recommend looking at another field that might fit you and what you want out of your career better.
Vivian Han
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Hi Emma! The medical field does not have to be limited to hospitals or clinics especially as it is a growing field for research! I know that medicine, physical therapy, public health all have opportunities linked to the medical pathway but do not have to be the doctor path. If you are looking to gain experience while taking 2-4years, I would recommend applying to a college or institution specific to the medical field or the major that you are interested in. Hope this helps and good luck!