Mission Critical


Mission Critical

The work of every employee is important to the success of a company or organization; however some employees perform such critical roles in an organization that without them, a company would not be able to function. We call these jobs "Mission Critical" jobs.

 

We determined mission critical jobs to be those that are essential to a particular sector of the life sciences industry with a higher than average projected growth rate for jobs in the same industry sector. Jobs in the life sciences sector that have been identified as mission critical are currently experiencing the greatest need for skilled workers like you.

 

Job Category: Clinical

Description
Supports all aspects of data collection and operation of the clinical lab. Assists in the coordination of documentation associated with conducting clinical studies. May administer test drugs and/or draw blood.

Education and Experience
High school diploma and 0-2 years of experience

Industry Sector
Academia; Equipment; Drugs & Pharmaceuticals; Agriculture, Research & Testing; Healthcare

Annual Openings: 669
Total Graduates: 224

No.
of IL
Grads
  Related Majors
0   Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
76   Clinical Lab. Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
0   Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist (NEW)
0   Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
8   Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician (NEW)
3   Clinical/Medical Lab. Science & Allied Professions, Other
17   Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
0   Blood Bank Technology Specialist
0   Hematology Technology/Technician
120   Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
0   Histologic Technician (NEW)

2 Year Colleges in Illinois with Related Majors:
• Malcolm X College www.malcolmx.ccc.edu
• Illinois Central College www.icc.edu
• Rend Lake College www.rlc.cc.il.us
• Kankakee Community College www.kcc.edu
• Elgin Community College www.elgin.cc.il.us
Clinical/Medical Technologist, $31,600 - $47,500
Job Category: Clinical

Description
Performs assays and preclinical exploratory safety studies. Performs testing of clinical, research, and quality control proficiency, and evaluates instruments. Evaluates and analyzes clinical research data.

Education and Experience
BS and 0-2 years of experience

Industry Sector
Academia; Medical Devices & Equipment; Drugs & Pharmaceuticals; Research & Testing; Healthcare

Annual Openings:
Total Graduates:

No.
of IL
Grads
  Related Majors
0   Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
76   Clinical Lab. Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
0   Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist (NEW)
0   Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
8   Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician (NEW)
3   Clinical/Medical Lab. Science & Allied Professions, Other
17   Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
0   Blood Bank Technology Specialist
0   Hematology Technology/Technician
120   Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
0   Histologic Technician (NEW)
21   Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
4   Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
4   Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
0   Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist (NEW)
103   Diagnostic Med'l Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
242   Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Other
35   Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
0   Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician (NEW)
252   Medical Radiologic Technology/Science Radiation Therapist
13   Radiologic Technology/Science Radiographer (NEW)
242   Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Other

Illinois Colleges/Universities with Related Majors:
• Bradley University www.bradley.edu
• Eastern Illinois University www.eiu.edu
• Illinois State University www.ilsu.edu
• Northern Illinois University www.niu.edu
• Roosevelt University www.roosevelt.edu
• Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science www.rosalindfranklin.edu
• Rush University www.rush.edu
• Southern Illinois University www.siu.edu
• University of St. Francis www.stfrancis.edu

Regional Colleges/Universities with Related Majors:
• Ball State University www.bsu.edu
• Eastern Michigan University www.emich.edu
• Indiana State University www.indstate.edu
• Kent State University www.kent.edu
• Xavier University www.xavier.edu

Other Colleges/Universities with Related Majors:
• Norfolk State University* www.nsu.edu
• Florida Memorial University* www.fmuniv.edu
• Barry University* www.barry.edu
• California State University Dominguez Hills* www.csudh.edu

* Denotes a Historically Black College or University/Hispanic Serving Institution
Job Category: Clinical

Description
Compiles, processes, and maintains medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Processes, maintains, compiles, and reports patient information for health requirements and standards.

Education and Experience
Associate's degree or equivalent and 0-2 years of related experience

Industry Sector
Medical Devices & Equipment; Drugs & Pharmaceuticals; Research & Testing; Healthcare

Annual Openings: 373
Total Graduates: 516

No.
of IL
Grads
  Related Majors
262   Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
254   Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

2 Year Colleges in Illinois with Related Majors:
• Rock Valley College www.rockvalleycollege.edu
• Spoon River College www.src.edu
• College of Dupage www.cod.edu
• Moraine Valley College www.morainevalley.edu

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