Archive: August 2009
New rules: Get a leg up over job seekers who still play the old way
If it has been several years since you’ve ventured into the job market, you should make some key changes to your game plan.
Medical records and health information technicians bring order to patient records
Outlook: Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase 18 percent over the 2006-16 decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 2,490 medical records and health information technicians in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned...
Local medical facilities reflect health care industry's strong employment outlook
By Teresa Kenney Special to NWjobs TERESA KENNEY Dr. Russell Van Gelder performs an eye exam in one of the examination rooms of the newly opened UW Medicine Eye Institute in Seattle. Its scenic setting, vibrant culture and great...
Opportunity by any other name: Look beyond health care job titles, focus on skills
By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs Don’t let the job title fool you. There are hundreds of job openings in health care settings throughout the Puget Sound region -- and many of the same positions have different names. “One...
Hybrid health care careers blend medical knowledge with research, business or law
By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs Some 1,065 doctors and other medical staff provide award-winning care for fragile young patients at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. But far from the emergency room and a few miles from the...
Registered dietitians enjoy a solid hiring outlook in health-conscious Puget Sound
By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs Yo-yo dieting. Binge eating. Food allergy reactions. High cholesterol. Kerry Neville has seen them all. As a Puget Sound-area registered dietitian, Neville knows that designing meals for optimum health can be a challenge,...
Physical therapy students face new hurdles -- but an excellent employment outlook
By Linda Hughes Special to NWjobs It isn't easy to find a physical therapist on unemployment. The people who help patients regain mobility, coordination and strength after an injury or disease are in high demand -- and limited supply....
Colleges offer a variety of degrees to meet high demand for health care workers
Courtesy of ARAcontent Medical research, technological advancements and a population that is living longer are all reasons that the health care field continues to grow. Many new jobs are emerging in this ever-changing field each year, and to meet...
Washington state is home to a host of health care education and training resources
Across Washington state and throughout the Puget Sound region, nurses are clearly in high demand. But so are the specially trained support staff, technicians and clinical specialists whose health care skills meet the needs of a growing population. An associate’s...
Movement toward electronic medical records will bring healthy, diverse job growth
By Linda Hughes Special to NWjobs ISTOCK The day will come when your doctor will type notes directly into a computer rather than rely on pen and paper. Some day your medical records will be in one electronic file...
By the numbers: Fast facts about health care jobs
By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs Now you know: Seven of the 20 fastest-growing occupations in the United States are health care-related. By 2016: Employment for home health care aides (including self-employment) is expected to skyrocket by 49 percent....
Turnover, aging population contribute to critical shortage of registered nurses
By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs It's going to take a lot more than a simple shot in the arm. With growing demands for qualified health care professionals needed to staff hospitals, clinics, schools and other settings in the...
Assisted-living facilities face increasing demand for skilled, compassionate staff
By Linda Hughes Special to NWjobs In 2011, the first baby boomers will turn 65. By the time 2050 comes around, nearly 21 million Americans will be 85 or older vs. 5.3 million in 2006, according to the U.S....
Diagnostic medical sonographers earn a good salary in an expanding field
Outlook: Overall employment of diagnostic medical sonographers is expected to increase by about 19 percent from 2006 to 2016, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 610 diagnostic medical sonographers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a...
Needs in homeland security and health care translate into demand for interpreters
Outlook: Employment of interpreters and translators is expected to grow 24 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. This growth will be driven by strong demand in health care settings and work related to...
Training programs abound for surgical technologists, who assist in operating rooms
Outlook: Employment of surgical technologists is expected to grow 24 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. The number of surgical procedures requiring a technologist is expected to rise as the population grows and...
Dental assistants are smiling about their prospects in a fast-growing industry
Outlook: Employment of dental assistants is expected to grow 29 percent from 2006 to 2016, among the fastest growing occupations over the projection period. Pay: The 5,100 dental assistants in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $38,240 in...
Grateful patient became a nurse educator -- and many more like him are needed
By Linda Hughes Staff Writer LINDA HUGHES Nursing students watch as educator Neil Foltz prepares a needle for an injection. From left, Magdala Thermidor, Caroline Fewing (seated) and Kelly Finn are students at Renton Technical College. When ironworker Neil...
The employment outlook is healthy for athletic trainers who treat injuries
Outlook: Employment of athletic trainers is expected to grow 24 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. Job growth will be concentrated in the health care industry, including hospitals and offices of health practitioners....
Health educators impart wellness information in a variety of settings
Pay: The 1,010 health educators in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $52,450 in 2007, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle 50 percent earned between $41,700 and $64,590. The job: Health educators work to...
Health care administrators earn a good wage in a growing field
Pay: The 1,640 health care administrators in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area in 2007 earned a median wage of $49.81 an hour or $103,600 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job: These administrators plan, direct, coordinate and...
Competition for pharmacists is high -- and so are the salary and incentives
Pharmacists remain in short supply across the country. Competition among retail outlets and health care facilities is fierce, and the pay is high, but demand still outstrips new recruits to the field, as an aging population in need of their services increases.
A wealth of opportunities awaits nurse's aides, who provide hands-on patient care
Pay: The average wage in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area is $13.20 an hour, or $27,450 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle 50 percent earns between $23,420 and $31,010. The Job: Nursing aides help care for...
Hospital internship program provides on-the-job training for operating room nurses
Southwest Washington Medical Center is growing its own qualified nurses. Instead of struggling to find qualified applicants to fill nursing...
Got class? Becoming a teacher takes more than a desire for summer vacation
If you have what it takes, teaching can be an extremely satisfying career full of opportunities for personal and professional development.
Paralegals help lawyers research, investigate facts and prepare for proceedings
Outlook: Employment of paralegals and legal assistants is expected to increase 22 percent over the 2006-16 decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 3,930 paralegals and legal assistants in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of...
Love it, don't leave it: When quitting isn't an option, get more out of your job
We've all heard the old adage: When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." If the lemon in your life is your current job, two local career coaches advise you to take stock -- and then take control.
Veterinarians care for the health of pets, livestock, laboratory animals and more
Outlook: Employment of veterinarians is expected to increase 35 percent over the 2006-16 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 650 veterinarians in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $82,190 in 2008. The job:...
Sit, stay, get paid: Love dogs? Crazy about cats? Consider pet industry sales jobs
By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs LINDA HUGHES Max gets some TLC from PetsHotel Manager Tracy Adamson at the Southcenter PetSmart. At a time when many retail sales employers are shedding jobs in a tight economy, applicants sniffing around...
Too good to be true: Job scams promise big bucks but deliver only dead ends
With unemployment at a 25-year high, job seekers can be tempted to respond to pitches promising quick cash. But scams are one industry that is still thriving in today's economy.
Washington's robust casino industry means good odds for gaming services employment
Outlook: Employment in gaming services occupations is projected to grow by 23 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 4,590 gaming dealers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage...
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