Top 6 Careers in Demand in Illinois​

HOME HEALTH AIDES

HEALTHCARE SOCIAL WORKER

23%

54%

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $23,210

Minimum Education Requirements: Master's, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $54,870

MEDICAL RECORDS AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIANS

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND JOB ANALYSIS SPECIALISTS

34%

67%

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma, On the Job Training
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $34,573

Minimum Education Requirements: Four Year Bachelor's Degree

​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $67,516

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER

REGISTERED NURSES

99%

70%

Minimum Education Requirements: Master's Degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $111,796

Minimum Education Requirements: Vocational, On the Job Training, Associate's
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $70,000

Scientists

Paramedic (EMT)

Firefighter

Radiology Technologist

Defined STEM Lesson Alignment

Scientists

Scientists solve all kinds of different problems using a variety of equipment and techniques. ​

Paramedic (EMT)

Paramedics are often the first medical professionals to care for the sick or injured in an emergency. ​

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Firefighter

Nearly every city and town in the United States has a fire station with professionals or volunteers trained to help citizens in an emergency. They put out fires, provide medical care, and educate the community about fire safety and prevention.

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Radiology Technologist

Radiation therapy uses high-energy particles or waves, such as x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams, or protons to destroy or damage cancer cells. ​

Defined STEM Lesson Alignment

Being a Scientist | Grade 3
​Paramedic (EMT) | Grade 6
Radiology Technologist | Grade 9
Applied Scientist | Grade 10
Technologist: Healthcare Industry | Grade 11
Research Scientist | Grade 7

Career Pathways

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

Acupuncturist
Anesthesiologist/Assistant
Anesthesia Technologist/Technician
Art/Music/Dance Therapist(s)
Athletic Trainer
Audiologist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chiropractor
Chiropractic Assistant
Dental Assistant/Hygienist
Dental Lab Technician
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Dosimetrist
EMT/Paramedic
Endodontist
Exercise Physiologist
Home Health Aide
Kinesiotherapist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Massage Therapist
Medical Assistant
Mental Health Counselor
Naturopathic Doctor
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Therapist/Assistant
Oral Surgeon
Orientation/Mobility Specialist
Orthodontist
Orthoptist
Orthotist/Prosthetist/Technician
Pedorthist
Perfusionist
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapist/Assistant
Physician (MD/DO)
Physician Assistant
Podiatrist
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Radiation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Counselor
Respiratory Therapist
Speech-Language Therapist
Surgical Technician
Veterinarian
Veterinarian Assistant/Technician
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Wellness Coach​

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

Audiologist
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Cardiovascular Technologist
Clinical Lab Technician
Clinical Laboratory/Technologist
Computer Tomography (CT)
Technologist
Cytogenetic Technologist
Cytotechnologist
Dentist
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Electrocardiographic (ECG)
Technician
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
Electronic Diagnostic (EEG)
Technologist
Exercise Physiologist
Geneticist
Geriatrician
Histotechnician
Histotechnologist
Magnetic Resonance Technologist
Mammographer
Medical Technologist/ Clinical
Laboratory Scientist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Optician
Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmic Assistant/Technologist
Optometrist
Pathologist
Pathologists’ Assistant
Phlebotomist
Polysomnographic Technologist
Positron Emission Tomography
(PET) Technologist
Radiologic Technologist
Radiologist
Speech-Language Pathologist​

HEALTH INFORMATICS

Admitting Clerk
Applied Researcher
Compliance Technician
Clinical Account Manager
Clinical Account Technician
Clinical Data Specialist
Community Services Specialists
Data Quality Manager
Epidemiologist
Ethicist
Health Educator
Health Information Mgmt. Administrator
Health Information Mgmt. Technician
Healthcare Access Manager
Healthcare Administrator
Healthcare Finance Informatician
Information Privacy Officer
Managed Care Contract Analyst
Medical Coder
Medical Historian
Medical Illustrator
Medical Information Technologist
Medical Librarian
Medical Transcriptionist
Patient Account Manager
Patient Account Technician
Patient Advocate
Patient Information Coordinator
Project Manager
Public Health Educator
Quality Management Specialist
Quality Data Analyst
Research and Decision Support Specialist
Reimbursement Specialist
Risk Manager
Unit Coordinator
Utilization Manager
Utilization Review Manager​

SUPPORT SERVICES

Animal Behavioralist
Biomedical/Clinical Engineer
Biomedical/Clinical Technician
Clinical Simulator Technician
Central Service Manager
Central Service Technician
Community Health Worker
Dietary Manager
Dietetic Technician
Environmental Health
Advocate
Environmental Health
Practitioner
Environmental Services/
Specialist
Facilities Manager
Food Safety Specialist
Health Advocate
Hospital Maintenance
Engineer
Industrial Hygienist
Interpreter
Martial, Couple, Family
Counselor/Therapist
Materials Manager
Medical Health Counselor
Mortician/ Funeral Director
Nurse Educator
Occupational Health Nurse
Occupational Health & Safety
Expert
Social Worker
Transport Technician​

BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Biochemist
Bioinformatics Scientist
Biomedical Chemist
Biomedical Manufacturing Technician
Biostatistician
Cancer Registrar
Cell Biologist
Clinical Data Management Specialist
Clinical Pharmacologist
Clinical Trials Monitor
Clinical Trials Research Coordinator
Crime Scene Investigator
Diagnostic Molecular Scientist
Forensic Biologist
Forensic Chemist
Forensic Odontologist
Forensic Pathologist
Genetic Counselor
Geneticist-Lab Assistant
Lab Technician
Medical Editor/Writer
Microbiologist
Molecular Biologist
Nurse Researcher
Packaging Technician
Patent Lawyer
Pharmaceutical/Clinical Project
Manager
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Pharmacokineticist
Pharmacologist
Product Safety Scientist
Process Development Scientist
Processing Technician
Quality Assurance Technician
Quality Control Technician
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Research Assistant
Research Scientist
Toxicologist​

5 Questions with Local Professionals in the Industry

Local Professionals in the Industry

Dr. Susan Mitchell

Chiropractor and clinic director

​Mitchell Family Chiropractic, Inc

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