Healthcare / Life Sciences Industry
Broward County's healthcare industry cluster is comprised of both the healthcare and the biosciences industries. Careers in this industry sector include pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing, surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, physicians, dentists, outpatient care centers operations, home health aides and more. Healthcare-related occupations are expected to add more jobs than any other group of occupations. This growth is expected due to an aging population, as well as an increase of individuals who have gained access to health insurance.
Healthcare Industry In Broward County
8,006
Companies119,706
Industry-Related Jobs$60,361
Average SalaryExploring Careers In This Industry
- Pharmacy Technicians: Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
- Radiologic Technicians - Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes.
- Registered Nurses: Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
- Medical Assistants: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
- Bioinformatics Scientists: Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics.
- Dental Hygienists: Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealant.
- Emergency Medical Technicians: Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
- Paramedics: Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
- Respiratory Therapists: Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians.
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Additional Resources
Broward County Hot Jobs
Labor Market Industry Profile
Occupational Outlook Handout
Career Pathways in Nursing Presented By Broward College
Career Pathways in Emergency Medical Services Presented By Broward College
Career Pathways in Dental Hygiene Presented By Broward College
Career Pathways in Respiratory Care Presented By Broward College