Check out the careers that have been identified by BACH as having the greatest shortage of qualified healthcare professionals in Baltimore area hospitals. Come find out more about the opportunities in the area.
Medical Laboratory Technician: conducts routine laboratory tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Nursing Assistant: performs delegated patient care functions of an uncomplicated nature under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Nurse Extender: nursing assistants who have received additional training in IV starts, EKGs, Foley catheters, blood drawing, oxygen therapy, NG tubes, suctioning, drain management and wound care and perform these functions under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Pharmacy Technician: prepares, packages, distributes and delivers medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Radiologic Technician: performs diagnostic radiographic procedures for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Respiratory Therapist: sets up, operates and maintains oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist inhalation equipment and mechanical ventilation equipment to administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients with cardiopulmonary disease.
Surgical Technologist: performs a variety of duties in the OR under the supervision of an RN, including scrubbing on all types of operative procedures, obtaining and preparing instruments and equipment and maintaining a clean and safe environment.