code | broadGroup | title | definition | STEMGroups | jobs |
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29-2011 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff. | View relation | View relation |
29-2012 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist. | View relation | View relation |
29-2031 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. | View relation | View relation |
29-2032 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists. Excludes “Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians” (29-2031). | View relation | View relation |
29-2033 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. | View relation | View relation |
29-2034 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient’s bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities. Excludes “Diagnostic Medical Sonographers” (29-2032) and “Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists” (29-2035). | View relation | View relation |
29-2035 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry. | View relation | View relation |
29-2036 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | Medical Dosimetrists | Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team. | View relation | View relation |
29-2042 | Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | Emergency Medical Technicians | Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. Excludes “Paramedics” (29-2043), “Firefighters” (33-2011), and “Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians” (53-3011). | View relation | View relation |
29-2043 | Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | Paramedics | Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals. Excludes “Emergency Medical Technicians” (29-2042) and “Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians” (53-3011). | View relation | View relation |
29-2051 | Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians | Dietetic Technicians | Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals. | View relation | View relation |
29-2052 | Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians | Pharmacy Technicians | Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders. | View relation | View relation |
29-2053 | Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians | Psychiatric Technicians | Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications. | View relation | View relation |
29-2055 | Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians | Surgical Technologists | Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons’ assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Excludes “Surgical Assistants” (29-9093). | View relation | View relation |
29-2056 | Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery. | View relation | View relation |
29-2057 | Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses. | View relation | View relation |
29-2061 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required. | View relation | View relation |
29-2072 | Medical Records Specialists | Medical Records Specialists | Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry’s numerical coding system. Includes medical coders. Excludes “Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars” (29-9021) and “File Clerks” (43-4071). | View relation | View relation |
29-2081 | Opticians, Dispensing | Opticians, Dispensing | Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Includes contact lens opticians. | View relation | View relation |
29-2091 | Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians | Orthotists and Prosthetists | Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions. | View relation | View relation |