Examples of Occupations:
Dietician/Nutritionist, Optician, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Medical Technologist, Surgical Technologist
Examples of majors/programs of study:
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition, Medical Radiology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Optometry, Pharmacy
While it's important to know what kind of career you're interested in, it's also important to consider the skill level needed.
Medical Technologies Profile
Meg Pierce is a dietician at a large county hospital. In her work she assesses the needs and nutritional status of children; consults with the family and physician of patients to establish nutritional diagnosies; establishes nutritional care plans and nutritional goals; consults with physicians as needed regarding special nutritional supplements or feeding methods for patients; maintains medical team communication by making rounds or attending conferences; monitors patients' nutritional status: portion control, ingredient control, meal quality and delivery system; and follows up on patients after discharge. She enjoys helping children and their parents enjoy better nutritional health and the ability to work a flexible schedule. She dislikes when other medical professionals ignore her counsel and working overnight shifts.