Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic technologists produce x-ray films to help doctors cure medical problems. Because they operate many types of equipment, specialized training is required. Radiologic technologists very carefully follow phycisists instructions concerning how to apply radiation to patiens, so as not to harm anyone. Typical job duties include explaining procedures to patients, positioning patients for treatment, operating a variety of imaging machines, and developing x-ray films or printing other images.

This sounds like a pretty good job. I've always considered going into the medical field, and this particular career seems quite comfortable. It is medicine in a clean, air-conditioned environment without the "bloody" doctor scenes you see on TV. Once again, it sounds like a good job.

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Biomedical equipment technicians work on diagnostic machines such as x-ray, MRI, and cat-scan machines, as well as operating room lights. They may advise customers on how to use their machines more efficiently, and how to spot trouble in its early stages. It is possible to be on call to complete emergency repairs. Science and math courses in high school are desirable. Good communication skills, as well as good eyesight and hearing are required as well. Some typical job duties that a biomedical equipment technician may be rquired to perform include the following: Performing preventative maintenance on MRI machines, replacing defective components, circuitboards or wiring, listening to customer's complaints and answering questions, and troubleshooting for other repairers in diagnosing difficult problems.

This sounds like an interesting job. I probably wouldn't want to go into this field though, when there are so many other things I like doing better. Maybe though; you never know, after all.

Biomedical Engineer

The biomedical engineer combines life sciences and physical sciences to create interesting new ways to deal with medical problems. Though they do many different things, essentially their job involves using engineering principles to both understand how the human body works, and also to design things to help with the medical treatment of disease. Some typical job duties may include designing programs for computers, making adjustments at work sites, teaching medical staff, and researching new theories.

This sounds like a ver interesting job, actually. I enjoy engineering and biology, so this could be a perfectly valid career option. I'll have to think about this one.

Chemical Technician

Chemical technicians develop and use chemicals and related products and equipment. They work closely with chemists and chemical engineers. They set up, operate, and maintain instruments in the labaratories where they usually work. A chemical technician may create biodegratable plastics or take water, air, or soil samples to measure pollution. Some typical job duties may include producing new chemicals and recording results of tests. The education required is an associate's degree in Chemical Technology. Knowledge of computer technology is also very important. A background in science (specifically chemistry), math, and English are essential.

This sounds like a decent job. I might enjoy doing this. Since I was little, I have always looked up to chemists. This adds another job onto my list of possible career choices.

Clinical Research Associate

A cra is responsible for design, planning, and overall direction of research involving medical drugs. Their research involves four main phases. Phase one involves testing of the drugs on small numbers of healthy human volunteers. Phase two involves testing on larger numbers of patients for certain diseases. Phase three, the most extensive phase, involves testing on huge numbers of people, sometimes entire countries. Phase four involves testing on the elderly and children. CRAs should have a good background in science and math, as well as psychology and writing. Some specific job duties may include the following. Making a new drug application to the U.S. FDA, monitoring the record-keeping of the drugs being administered to patient volunteers, inspecting the site facilites to assure that the lab is accredited, and working with nurses and doctors to assure patients' charts accurately reflect their treatment.

This sounds like an interesting job. I enjoy traveling, and being a CRA includes many traveling opportunities. I might consider this as a possible career path.

Internet Software Developer

Internet software developers are responsible for all the directions in which the internet has grown. Also called appplications programmers, they answer the public's demand for sophisticated internet software. Strong programming and problem solving skills, the ability to deal with a rapidly changing technology and industry, and self motivation are required for this job. High school students need a background in math and science, especially computer science and business. Adding features to email (such as the ability to include video clips), providing live chat or conferencing on the Net, communcating with other developers, product testers, or marketing specialists, and developing an online "shoppng cart" that accumulates a user's purchases are all examples of some projects an internet software developer might tackle.

I might like to do this, if I ever learned programming. I'm good with math and science, and I love solving problems, so this would be pretty fun. Of course, there are other things I would rather do even more.

Webmaster

A webmaster has many duties, including keeping websites up and all links working, monitoring website traffic determining bandwith requirements, dealing with network congestion or security problems, and responding to visitor feedback. In smaller business, webmaster may also be the site designer. A bachelor's degree in computer-related major is preffered, though not always required. Specific skills in writing, graphic arts, design, programming, and administration are all helpful in securing a job as a webmaster.

This would be a mediocre job for me. I'm not very good with programming languages, although I expect I could be if I tried. Overall, the job looks good, but not awesome.