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A Dietician holds the responsibility of having to perform both, clinical as well as administrative duties in the job area of dietetics. The key responsibilities include the accurate nutritional assessment and management of patients. , delivering of the nutrition education programs to the various patients which may include those suffering from over-weight problems, the weight-conscious individuals and others suffering from various dietary ailments.
A Dietician has to primarily evaluate the dietary habits of all patients, collect important health data from them, analyse it, identify the nutritional problems by a thorough study of their life cycle and then administer proper services giving details on the appropriate intake of food, vitamins and the administration of the correct diet.
In addition to these, the person will also be responsible for the development and implementation of quality assurance programs, nutritional counseling, offering education to all at the various health centres assigned to the person and providing superior primary health care to all. This would also include the developing of nutritional education, promotional activities to be used in clinics, development and implementation of workshops for families.
An ideal candidate must hold the necessary Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition. Individuals must possess a clinical experience of 2 years in a health care centre combined with experience in community nutrition or Public Health.
The compensation packages accompanying this position hold interesting opportunities which include the continuing of education to upgrade one’s skills in the profession. Promotions are based on individual efforts and successful performances on a consistent basis. Some organisations offer medical benefits to the immediate family members of the individual. |
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A Medical Lab Officer Clinical works in coordination with doctors and scientists to diagnose and treat disease. These individual may have to work in pathology laboratories or work on wards and in clinics. The work area is wide spread and spans specialised areas of pathology like Histology, Immunology, Hematology, Transfusion science, Cytology and Biochemistry.
In the case of work involved in pathology laboratories, a medical lab officer’s chief role is to support biomedical scientists. The nature of the work varies and requires an individual to possess a range of laboratory skills depending on the work. The work could entail making up chemical solutions, analysing data on computers, labeling and sorting tissue samples, disposing of chemical or biological waste and the maintenance of stocks
and consumer items.
These persons enjoy an enviable option of specializing in different work areas. They can upgrade their skills with the training imparted, expand their responsibilities, prove their worth and move onto better prospects. These persons have to consistently assist the medical laboratory specialist in duties like performing blood banking procedures, elementary and advanced examinations of biological and environmental specimens, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and other medical disorders.
Depending on their knowledge and skills, they would be expected to take part and assist in work ranging from the most sample procedures to more complex ones. The pay packages and prospects are in tandem with the experience one brings to the work area combined with a note-worthy performance.
The qualifying candidates must possess high school level Chemistry certification or a diploma to make a successful foray into this job function. Prior experience will be advantageous for the individual to move ahead swiftly. The work area involves being subjected to high levels of lab chemicals, maintenance of hygiene and long hours. Individuals should be physically strong, mentally alert and should be able to withstand the smells, adhere to the specific norms, have an excellent team spirit and the dedication to constantly upgrade their learning curve.
A consistent upgrade of skills, continuous study in the subject will be beneficiary for the person and offer better prospects ahead. Salaries are as per industry norms though at times they may differ depending upon the procedures or norms followed by the concerned medical institutes/hospitals. |
Medical Technical Officer |
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A Medical technical officer is responsible for all the complex equipment which is utilised to diagnose disease and treat patients. This job function requires a lot of technical expertise, interpersonal skills to deal directly with patients and their care. Most MTOs specialize in one particular field of medicine e.g. radiotherapy, renal dialysis, cardiology etc and they possess detailed knowledge of the equipment used. The work area could be based in general places within hospitals, clinics, operating theatres or even at the patients’ homes.
The work of a medical technical officer’s entails working in total coordination with the rest of the team to provide a complete and effective package to the patients besides maintenance of the equipment used. This would involve regular quality control checks, identifying faulty diagnoses, recalibration and repairs of equipment. The usage of related equipment to analyse data, assisting medical staff in the diagnosis of patients to carry out related calculations. In addition to these, the person has to also to assist patients through their medical treatment. This would include the timely and appropriate monitoring of their condition, offering them guidance and the necessary information on their progress.
Travel to other hospitals may become necessary if the occasion demands repairs of equipment on an immediate basis.
A qualifying candidate must possess a degree in either Physics, Engineering, Biomedical & Medical Energy, medical electronics or Bio-medical life-sciences. The person should be physically fit, enjoy good health, should be a people’s person and have good problem solving skills. An eye for detail combined with a high level of responsibility form essential characteristics of this person.
All MTO’s are given training which becomes compulsory in this profession. This would include training in specific equipment like ventilators and anesthetic equipment/machines. During the training period the MTO’s are paid allowances as per the established norms of the institute/hospital they may be employed with. Salaries depend upon the skills and experience they bring with them. Progress to senior positions like senior officers or managers rests entirely on their performance records and other attributes. |
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An Occupational therapist assists people to improve their abilities to perform tasks in their everyday lives and working environments. An occupational therapist works with individuals who have some kind of disability either on a mental, physics, developmental or emotional level. These individuals offer requisite help to clients to improve their basic motor functions, reasoning abilities and also help them to compensate for permanent loss of function. The key objective of an occupational therapist is to assist their clients to live independent, productive, positive and satisfying lives.
Occupational therapists assist clients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating. These persons have to implement the correct physical exercises for their patients to increase their strength, their swiftness. Similar exercises may be resorted to for improvisation on visual disability and other problems. With the use of accurate computer programs these persons have to assist patients to improvise on areas like decision-making, problem-solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing, and even coordination.
In addition to these, the occupational therapists are responsible for instructing and helping those having permanent disabilities. These could include spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy and even muscular dystrophy. They will have to assist them in the use of the necessary equipment which could be a wheelchair, splints or other related aids for eating and dressing. Besides these they are also responsible for the design of or making special equipment which patients may require at work or at their homes.
Some occupational therapists develop computer-aided apparatus specifically for patients/clients with severe limitations to encourage them to communicate better and have an independent control of their environment.
A qualifying candidate must possess the necessary academic qualifications which should be combined with a lot of dexterity, emotional involvement, time management, visual interpretation, persistence and sensitivity as also respect for humans. The reimbursements in this industry keep fluctuating but a lot depends on the individual’s skills, expertise, knowledge, experience and the sincere willingness to help the suffering lot and make a difference to their lives. The most satisfying aspect of this job is the rewards one reaps by seeing patients making a good recovery. |
Operating Department Assistant |
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An Operating Department Assistant works in close harmony with the surgeons in a hospital. The person has to anticipate the needs of the surgeons, make accurate provisions of all the required instruments for the various surgeries as also the supplies which may be required at every stage of the different procedures associated with the surgeries.
The person must have a thorough knowledge of all the activities like the cleaning, processing and sterilizing of the instruments and equipment used during the surgeries, the different types of sterilizers as also the sterilizing agents. In addition to these, the operating department assistant must be proficient to assemble a range of instruments for surgical procedures, arrange and pick the proper equipment sets for the surgeries in the different departments like general surgery, orthopedic, ophthalmology, gynecology/obstetrics, podiatry and others. Some other duties include appropriate training to the students and the new recruits in accordance with every new batch that arrives at the said hospital. Monitoring of the different performances in the operating room also form a part of this job function.
A qualifying candidate must possess at least a year of specialised experience which could be the provision of personal nursing care. These would involve providing pre and post-operative care, diagnostic and technical treatment procedures with relevant support, setting up of operating and other special medical equipment and caring for the mentally ill patients. This would also include a close observation, recording and reporting of behavioural changes and providing reassurance and encouragement; assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including the proper handling and assisting in the usage of the different instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning the patients according to the established medical norms.
An Operating Department Assistant must possess the required academic qualification from an accredited college or university. The person must be a team-player with good communication skills, sensitive to the needs of the patients, their needs and have a very humane attitude combined with a pleasant personality, Salaries are competitive and the job profile is accompanied by many benefits all of which depend on the individual’s experience and personal efforts to progress in a positive way. |
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The optometry industry has a range of areas for one to specialize in. These include the job roles of optical assistant, optical technician, optometry dispensing optician, and an optometrist.
An optometrist assistant is responsible for vision screening, vision physicals, and special testing. The person has to have the skills to identify the various problem areas, set up equipment to conduct the various diagnostic tests. These would include color vision, intraocular pressure testing, and depth perception testing. In addition to these, the person must be skilled to take down keratometer readings, offering medications by way of eye drops or ointments, order, dispense and repair spectacles by the selection of the most appropriate frame meeting the needs of the clients.
A Domiciliary optometrist’s role would involve duties befitting the title of the job with some interesting benefits whereas in most cases not having to work on weekends. A research optometrist has to conduct research on the various subjects associated with this work area, evaluate potential new products, ensure that they meet the clinical requirements before being introduced into the market, develop new methodologies, coordinate clinical research activities of R&D projects, aware of the rapid technology upgradation in the market.
An Optometrist occupies the most responsible job requiring the necessary knowledge and skills to not only manage the subordinates and assistants but also to dispense the exact services to the various patients and individuals who may approach him/her for the required assistance. All the various job areas in the industry of Optometry require an individual to have the requisite knowledge of the subject matter. A recognised academic course in Optometry is a must. Individuals must possess a very pleasing personality, the ability to get along with people from different walks of life and should have the requisite skills to identify their needs and cater to them to the best of their ability making available the most superior services in terms of product and clinical services. These persons must possess very superior customer service skills and should have an eye for detail.
Individuals with prior work experience in clinical research of spectacles/contact lenses have the advantage of being absorbed at a better position in the industry. These persons must also possess good technical writing skills combined with excellent problem-solving skills and have good analytic skills as well.
Compensations vary from organisation to organisation depending on the size of the firm and the volume of business. The industry does offer a lot to learn and upgrade skills on a consistent basis. For the passionate and ambitious there exists the option of setting up one’s own commercial business. Consultancy, visiting faculty at conferences, seminars and institutes are other interesting options. With changing lifestyles and emerging fashions and trends, this is a highly lucrative business for those who set up their own business as the demands are high and the returns very lucrative. |
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Other Healthcare staff may include a range of job descriptions. These include registered nurses, specialists, case managers, clinic representatives, PBX operators, clinical coordinators, food service workers, medical and social workers, unit clerks, travel physical therapists, travel speech language pathologists, imaging staff as well a host of other work areas.
These individuals need to be qualified in their area of work and possess the requisite academic knowledge. In addition to this, the persons must have an in-depth knowledge of clinical hygiene and should be thorough with the various rules and regulations established by hospitals adhere to the same.
These persons must be sensitive to the needs of patients, clients and others who may be in dire need of medical aid, guidance and advice. A qualifying candidate must possess the necessary medical qualifications to be able to dispense the responsibilities which his/her job profile demands and must be proficient in the same. Knowledge about the equipment, effective management of the same as well as the staff and working harmoniously with all are some of the pre-requisites of this work area.
Those employed in non-medical positions also need to have completed a course in their field of specialisation besides which they should also have completed an appropriate course in hospital management, home science as per their area of work.
Individuals must have a very pleasing personality, should be sensitive to the needs and conditions of the patients/clients and willing to assist them in the most caring and effective manner possible. Long hours, working in shifts and working under pressure on a consistent basis are some of the aspects associated with these jobs. Salaries are competitive and depend on the experience and skills with which one shoulders their responsibilities. Growth prospects are attractive for those who are totally dedicated, constantly upgrade their skills and are sincere in their efforts.
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