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The Methodist Hospital Corporation is a nonprofit health care organization based in Houston, Texas. For over 80 years the organization has offered quality healthcare following a strong ethical code. With the impressive Methodist Research Facility, the Physician Organization and the Hospital Foundation the organization is highly regarded and offers excellent job opportunities.

The 2005 U.S News and World Report’s guide to America’s Best Hospitals named Methodist among the countries highest ranking hospitals. The hospital is especially renowned for its neurology and neurosurgery; heart and heart surgery; urology; ear, nose and throat; psychiatry; ophthalmology; and gynecology.

The organization offers its employees a range of benefits, including: health, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, education assistance, legal assistance and much more.

This could be the perfect place for you to begin or continue your career. Take a look at some of the jobs on offer:

Phlebotomist:

The Methodist website describes the role as such: “The Phlebotomist II is responsible for blood collection and other specialized skills that may include any or all of the following: therapeutic phlebotomies, EKG, point of care testing, rapid kit testing, collection of urine drug screen specimens, and assisting with the training of new employees.”

As with many medical careers phlebotomy is expected to experience an excellent growth. The job offers security and opportunities for substantial salary growth. Certified phlebotomists can practice in hospitals and clinics and are crucial elements of the medical field. In addition to learning the correct procedure for obtaining blood and other bodily fluid samples, phlebotomists receive training in lab procedures, including sterilization practices and the correct handling of bio-materials, data entry and medical record maintenance. And then there is one of the most important parts of the job: patient relations.

Medical Coding:

A medical coder is responsible for updating patient medical records each time a patient receives health care services. In order to perform this job properly, a medical coder must know how to read patient charts and how to understand and to utilize special coding terminology.

Physical Therapist:

Physical Therapists evaluate patients who need to regain mobility functions that may have been lost due to accident or illness. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required along with a physical therapy license. They plan and execute treatments catered to a patient’s individual need. They document their patient’s progress and work closely with other professionals such as nurses, social workers, physicians etc.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the employment rate will grow 27% from 2006 to 2016. Job opportunities will always be available and the profession offers stability and growth potential. Physical Therapists can work in hospitals, a person’s home and in their own practice. They can also specialize in areas such as respiratory therapy. The average salary is $66,000.

Registered nurses:

Hospital nurses work to carry out the medical regimen and remedies that are prescribed by the physicians. Nurses generally have more patient interaction and advise patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury. Hospital nurses are generally assigned to one particular area of the hospital—maternity, pediatrics, emergency, oncology, etc—but can often rotate among the different department.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 23 percent from 2006 to 2016. Average yearly wages generally start from $50,000.

Clerical and Administration:

Hospitals are constantly in need of employees with good computer skills. People who are skilled at organizing can find themselves filing, typing, maintaining patient records and charts, and answering phones. This is a great way to get a taste of the allied health profession without having to see blood! Average salary: varied
The health care industry is booming with job opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3 million jobs will be created within the health care field between 2006 and 2016. In fact, there will be more jobs in the health care industry than any other field.

For more information on any profession visit The Bureau of Labor Statistics.