Management Information Systems: Project

Management Information Systems: ProjectDan VertinoProfessor GuptaBUS 366

Hello, my name is Dan Vertino and this is my Management Information Systems Project, for Business 3661

Healthcare Industry:Many Technical JobsHigh Paying JobsLots of Interaction With PatientsRewardingAlways In High Demand

For the project I chose to focus on the healthcare industry. This is because there are many technical jobs, that are also high paying. Jobs in healthcare also include lots of interaction with patients, and the jobs are always in high demand2

7 Jobs of Choice:Ultrasound TechnicianRadiologist TechnicianCardiovascular Tech.Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistDiagnostic Medical SonographerPharmacy TechnicianSurgical Technologist

the 7 technical careers that I felt to be most interesting to the healthcare industry were Ultrasound tecnicians, radiologist technician, cardiovascular techs, MRI Techs, Diagnostic medical sonographers, pharmacy techs, and surgical techs3

1: Ultrasound TechnicianAvg Salary: $62,540Education Recommendation: 2 Year Associates DegreeJobs: 110,400Job Description: Responsible for completing operations of medical equipment that can produce and record images, report images to physicians so a diagnosis can be determined

The average salary for an ultrasound tech is around $60,000. On average the only required education is a 2 year degree, for the job description an ultrasound tech must be responsible for completing operations of medical equipment that can produce and record images, report images to physicians so a diagnosis can be determined.4

Ultrasound Technician:

Technical Skills:

Ability to function complex equipmentEfficiently operate technology equipmentMake adjustment to equipment to enhance resultsMaintain equipment to ensure accuracy Soft Skills:Communication DiscretionTime ManagementAttention to Detail

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2: Radiologist TechnicianAvg. Salary: $58,123Education: Associates DegreeJobs: 230,600Job Description: Obtains and interprets medical images through the use of x-rays, MRI, etc.

Radiologist Technician:

Technical Skills:Ability to read and Interpret images produced from sophisticated medical equipmentExtensive understanding on how to operate medical machinery Knowledge of potential effects from using radioactive machinery

Soft Skills:CommunicationTeamworkListening SkillsAttention to Detail

3: Cardiovascular TechnicianAvg. Salary: $60,350Education: Associates DegreeJobs: 110,400Job Description: Aids physicians to treat cardiovascular disorders by conducting diagnostic tests. Maintain Equipment

Cardiovascular Technician:

Technical Skills:Ability to operate medical technologiesPresent Technical InformationAnalyzing InformationAbility to accurately choose correct equipment for each procedureSoft Skills:Time ManagementCommunicationInstructingBedside Manner

4: Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistAvg. Salary: $58,120Education: Associates DegreeJobs: 230,600Job Description: Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanners to create diagnostic images

MRI Tech:

Technical Skills:Ability to operate MRI machineryConsistently produce accurate imagingMaintain EquipmentSoft Skills:CommunicationAttention to DetailFollow basic instructionManual Dexterity

5: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer:

Avg. Salary: $63,630Education: Associates DegreeJobs: 112,700Job Description: Operate special imaging equipment to create images and conduct tests. Assist physicians to diagnose medical conditions.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer:

Technical Skills:Ability to accurately use Ultrasound TechnologiesSonographer comprehensionAbility to Interpret Results

Soft Skills:CommunicationTeamworkActive ListeningTime Management

6: Pharmacy TechnicianAvg. Salary: $30,410Education: High School DiplomaJobs: 372,500Job Description: Help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to patients

Pharmacy Technician:

Technical Skills:Ability to perform data entryAbility to communicate with Physician electronicallyExperience with numerous types of computer software

Soft Skills:CommunicationTeamworkWritingListeningAttention to Detail

7: Surgical TechnologistAvg. Salary: $44,330Education: Postsecondary, CertificationJobs: 99,800Job Description: Assist in surgical operations. Prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, assist surgeons during operations

Surgical Technologist:

Technical Skills:Ability to troubleshoot equipmentAbility to comprehend medical technologyAbility to interpret medical equipment

Soft Skills:Maintain ComposureAttention to DetailAdaptabilityExtensive Listening

What I learned:Lots of Jobs in the healthcare industryCommunication is keyTechnology is the future for modern medicineMany of these Jobs can be obtained with an associates degree

During this exercise Ive learned that there is a vast variety of career paths for people to take in any industry, healthcare is a large field but it just scratches the surface of the different jobs someone can have that is pertinent to the field of technology. Which reinforces the value that can be had from taking a course like Management Information Systems, as it will definitely have an impact on the career path that I personally make.

After researching the healthcare industry, Ive found that there are many different jobs for everyone, at every level of education. But in order to effectively do a job in healthcare, communication is key. Technology is so prominent in healthcare, at every level, which is why it is the forefront of modern medicine. What Ive personally learned from this project is that there is a vast variety of career paths for people to take in any industry, healthcare is a large field but it just scratches the surface of the different jobs someone can have that is pertinent to the field of technology. Which reinforces the value that can be had from taking a course like Management Information Systems, as it will definitely have an impact on the career path that I personally make.18

And these are the sources I used to find this information19