Electrocardiograph Technician

Electrocardiograph Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electrocardiograph technicians explain procedures to patients and attach electrodes to them to prep them for EKG tests.

Salary:

$34,385

Education:

Electrocardiography technicians usually complete a certificate program or on the job training.

Reflection:

I would want to become an Electrocardiography Technician. It seems like a pretty interesting career. It looks like I would enjoy having this type of job. I would also get to help people and help them do thing properly. 

Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian

Duties and Responsibilities:

RD’s advice and counsel others on food and nutrition. They explain nutrition issues to clients.

Salary:

$56,170

Education:

It is required that a student completes college/university educational program in dietetics.

Reflection:

I wouldn't want to be a registered dietitian because it does not seem like the right kind of career for me. In all honesty it seems like a boring career. I would want something more exciting or fun. This just doesn't seem like something I would want to do every day of my life.

Diagnostic Radiologist

Diagnostic Radiologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as x-ray, on patients.

Salary:

$54,620

Education:

An associate’s degree is the most common educational path.

Reflection:

I would like to become a Diagnostic Radiologist. It does seem like a very interesting career. I have always thought about getting into Radiology ever since I had my first x-ray and CAT scan. It just seems very fascinating and I would like to learn more about the job.