Working In Medicine (Without Being A Nurse)

Many people who want to jump into the healthcare profession are not particularly interested in nursing, where the work can be backbreaking, very dramatic or very dull. It can also involve internal medicine, which may not be your cup of tea. So, what do you do? If you’re looking for rewarding work, but don’t really care for the sight of blood or have worries about the heavy lifting involved in nursing, try these technical job ideas out for size. After all, income levels for peripheral healthcare technicians, such as radiation therapist or sonogram technician, are holding up well, because of the high demand training. Here are some job ideas for smart folks who don’t necessarily care for a traditional job as a nurse or a doctor: