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Bayer HealthCare
Bayer HealthCare, previously MEDRAD Inc., was the third largest Pittsburgh-area life sciences/medical device firm in 2012 with 1,060 local employees, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times. -
ImaginePittsburghJobs.com: Health Care
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McKesson
McKesson is the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America and also develops and installs healthcare information technology systems. McKesson Automation Inc. was the 5th largest Pittsburgh-area life sciences/medical device firm in 2012 with 490 local employees, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times. -
Philips Respironics
Philips Respironics, developer of sleep and respiratory devices, is the largest Pittsburgh-area life sciences/medical device firm in 2012 with 1,653 local employees, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times. -
Pittsburgh Mercy Health System
Current openings for health care professionals and online application for Pittsburgh Mercy Health System, a leading provider of health and human services in Southwestern PA. -
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific was the 2nd largest Pittsburgh-area life sciences/medical device firm in 2012 with 1,645 local employees, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times. -
UPMC
UPMC Careers is the main employment page for the UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) system, which employs over 37,000 people. Creating a login allows job seekers to apply to and track multiple positions. -
VA Pittsburgh Careers
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System serves the Veteran population throughout the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. -
West Penn Allegheny Health System
West Penn Allegheny Health System employs more than 11,000 persons in a system with five hospitals: Allegheny General, Allegheny Valley, Canonsburg General, Forbes Regional and West Penn Hospital. -
ZOLL Medical Corporation
ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and markets medical devices and software solutions. It was the 4th largest Pittsburgh-area life sciences/medical device firm in 2012 with 512 local employees, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times.
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Health Careers Web Portal
The Health Careers Web Portal is a web site built by Health Careers Futures to inform middle and high school students about health careers, improve students' perceptions of health careers and help students prepare for a health career in Southwestern Pennsylvania, where the healthcare industry is one of the largest economic sectors and employs over 165,000 people. -
Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC): Health-Related Career Programs
CCAC offers more than 30 Associate of Science and certificate programs in Health Careers. It also has Fast Track Programs, ones that have great job potential and can be completed in nine months or less. -
Duquesne University Rangos School of Health Sciences
The John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences offers programs in Athletic Training (B.S.), Health Management Systems (B.S., M.H.M.S.), Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.), Physical Therapy (D.P.T.), Physician Assistant (M.P.A.), Speech Language Pathology (M.S.L.P.), and Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science. -
Temple University School of Medicine at West Penn Allegheny Health System
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University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
The school offers programs in public health, epidemiology, community health, disaster response. -
University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Offers programs in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition, Communication Science and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology), Emergency Medicine, Health and Information Management, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Rehabilitation Science and Technology. -
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is ranked 16th in the nation in research by US News & World Report.
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Health Career Web
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Online FNP
Online FNP is a resource for students to find in-depth and unbiased information about acquiring a family nurse practitioner (FNP) degree online. It includes a comprehensive list of accredited online FNP schools. -
Best Nursing Degree
A Comprehensive nursing education resource, featuring a directory of over 2,300 nursing schools. -
Nursing Schools
Nursingschools.net is a complete online guide to nursing colleges, education, and careers
Books in Our Collection
Healthcare Careers
Becoming A Medical Doctor: Is It The Right Career Choice For You?
This book discusses good and bad reasons for choosing a career in medicine, and helps you determine if you are suited for the medical profession. Then it breaks down a variety of fields, specializations, and other career choices, and explains how to get there.
Disease-Hunting Scientist: Careers Hunting Deadly Diseases
This book profiles six epidemiologists and the diseases they study. Learn how these "disease detectives" are coming up with new ways to fight disease, and find out if you have what it takes to become an epidemiologist, too!
Careers In Focus: Alternative Health Care
Learn about alternative career paths in healthcare, including biofeedback therapists, creative arts therapists, and kinesiologists. Each chapter explores a particular job, including the requirements at each level of your education, and contact information for related organizations.
Careers In Focus: Medical Technicians
Technician positions can require fewer years of training, but offer the same rewards as any STEM career. Jobs covered in this book include dental laboratory technicians, nuclear medicine technologists, and prosthetic technicians. Each chapter explores a particular job, including the requirements at each level of your education, and contact information for related organizations.
Careers In Focus: Physicians
Many medical professionals fall into the category of physicians, including anesthesiologists, dermatologists, and sports physicians. Each chapter explores a particular job, including the requirements at each level of your education, and contact information for related organizations.
Job Surfing: The Sciences - Research and Medicine
Whether you want to do cutting-edge genetic research or pursue a future in chemical engineering, the sciences offer some of the hottest areas for job growth now and in the near future. Whatever your dream job in science may be, this is the book to help you get it.
Opportunities In Biotechnology Careers
Recent hot topics in biotechnology include genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and the study and treatment of HIV / AIDS. A special section in this book discusses "succeeding on the job," including coping with frustrations, and being sensitive to public perceptions of controversy.
Opportunities In Dental Care Careers
This book covers everything, from the "Incredible History of Dentistry," through "Setting up the Dentist's Office," to "Principles for Dental Assistants to Follow." If you're not excited about a career in dentistry after reading this book, then it probably wasn't meant to be.
Opportunities In Eye Care Careers
Have you ever wanted to know the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? Did you know there are part-time jobs available in eye care? Find out what it takes to join the "Eye care team." And even if your career ambitions lie elsewhere, this book also explains "what everyone should know about healthy eyes and good vision."
Opportunities In Holistic Health Care Careers
The category of holistic health care includes acupuncture, midwifery, massage therapy, and yoga. Find out how you become qualified in these techniques, what the working conditions are like, and some general words of advice about the holistic health care industry.
Opportunities In Laser Technology Careers
Industrial lasers. Holograms. Laser defense. Lasers on the moon. Interested? You will need to prepare wisely. Read this book, and a career in laser technology will soon be yours.
Opportunities In Nutrition Careers
Nutrition is an area of growing public concern, and there is a need for qualified professionals in schools, hospitals, and sports settings. The fitness industry also uses nutritionists to develop food, drinks, and other products. The book also mentions job satisfaction, not just salary.
Opportunities In Psychology Careers
There are endless specialties in psychology, and they don't necessarily involve a doctor's office: developmental psychology and social psychology are two examples. Read "Planning a Career in Psychology for advice on networking and doing freelance work.
Browse the Catalog
For additional library materials on this topic, browse these subject headings in the library catalog:
- Allied health personnel - Vocational guidance
- Medicine - Vocational guidance
- Nursing - Vocational guidance
- Physicians -- Vocational guidance
- Dental assistants
- Dental Hygienists
- Dentistry Ability Testing
- Dentistry -- Examinations, questions, etc
- Dentistry - Vocational Guidance
- Dietitians -- Vocational Guidance
- Medical assistants -- Vocational guidance
- Medical Colleges
- Medical education
- Physicians' assistants -- Education
- Physicians' assistants -- Vocational guidance
