Climb the Health Care Ladder

There are a number of health care jobs that you can get that will act as stepping stones to the career you would like to have in the future. These jobs are handy for getting to know the profession, getting our foot in the door and your name in the ears of health care professionals as well as finding out for yourself if this is really the career you’d like to pursue.

Lucky for you, most of these jobs don’t require a 4 year degree. So you don’t have to shell out the money for a bachelor’s degree until you decide you’re ready.

Here are some stepping stone jobs to help you get started on your way to a career in Health Care.

Stepping Stone Health Care Jobs

Radiological Technician helps prepare patients for X-rays and other diagnostic tests. Step Up:Radiological Technologist, Mammography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Clinical Lab Technician performs laboratory procedures. Step Up: Clinical Lab Technologist, Pathologist

Physical Therapy Assistant or Aide helps physical therapists to provide treatment that improves patient mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or lessens physical disabilities of patients. Assistants often require 2 years of schooling while aides learn on the job. Step Up: Physical Therapist, Specialist, Administrative.

Pharmacy Technician help licensed pharmacists prepare prescription medications, provide customer service, and perform administrative duties. Step Up: Pharmacist

Certified Nursing Assistant typically works in a nursing home or hospital, and performs everyday living tasks for the elderly. Step Up:Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists

These are just a few of the jobs that you can use to get a jump start on a career in your medical career. When working at a hospital there is also a possibility of on-site opportunities, such as classes, tuition aide and frequent patient contact. You may also be able to get your foot in the door with a number of health care professionals who can get you started with your future health care career.