Healthcare Careers Archives

Medical device sales career inspiration — Justin, a manufacturer’s representative, at a medical device trade show booth

10 Aug Turning Sales Experience Into Purpose: Justin’s Career as a Manufacturer’s Representative

Posted at 12:35h in Career Advice, Career Change, Healthcare Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Trade Sales

A career change does not always mean starting over. For Justin, experience in retail sales became the foundation for an entirely new opportunity as a Manufacturer’s Representative in the medical device industry. A professional connection introduced him to the position, and although the products and industry...

MRI technician career inspiration — a medical imaging professional reviewing scans in a clinical setting

10 Aug Training for a Career in Medical Imaging: Rua’s Path to Becoming an MRI Technician

Posted at 12:34h in Career Advice, Healthcare Careers, Medical Imaging Career, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

Sometimes an everyday appointment introduces you to someone building an exciting career of their own. During a recent MRI appointment, Rua was working in the MRI department as part of her training. At 24 years old, she is preparing for a career as an MRI Technician...

Health coach career inspiration — Alora, a health coach who turned her personal wellness journey into a new career, at an industry event

07 Aug Turning Personal Passion Into Purpose: Alora’s Journey as a Health Coach

Posted at 10:02h in Career Advice, Career Change, Healthcare Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

Sometimes a new career begins by trying to make a change in your own life. For Alora, that change started with her health. She became passionate about improving her own wellness and began making changes that produced meaningful results. As she experienced the difference for herself, she...

Alma, a Trade Works USA student, learning a skilled trade to build a successful career path through vocational education.

15 Jun From Caring for Her Mom to Caring for Others: Alma’s Career as a Medical Assistant

Posted at 15:59h in Career Advice, Healthcare Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

Sometimes the experiences that shape us the most happen long before we begin our careers. For Alma, that moment came in middle school when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Because her mother needed help communicating with medical professionals, Alma became her translator during appointments. While...

A healthcare professional in front of a TradeWorks USA display, with an inset showing multiple high-resolution MRI brain scans on a lightboard, highlighting the technical nature of medical imaging trades.

26 Mar From X-Ray to MRI: Ashley’s Career in Medical Imaging

Posted at 13:29h in Career Advice, Healthcare Careers, Women in Trades

When most people think of skilled trades, they picture construction sites and tool belts. Ashley's story asks you to think again and to look a little closer at what's happening inside your local hospital. At 35, Ashley has spent more than fifteen years building a career...

Close-up of a healthcare professional in a lab coat using a digital tablet, illustrating hands-on training and high-demand jobs in healthcare trades and technical careers.

08 Sep Fixing What Heals: Andy’s Career as a Biomedical Engineer Technician

Posted at 13:13h in Healthcare Careers, Skilled Trades Careers

Sometimes, the people who make the biggest difference in healthcare are not the ones you see in the exam room. They are the ones who make sure every medical device works exactly as it should. Andy is one of those people. As a Biomedical Engineer...

Medical photographer reviewing images on camera and laptop.

20 May A Career in Medical Photography

Posted at 09:21h in Healthcare Careers, Skilled Trades Careers

Medical photography is a unique and growing trade that blends creativity, clinical precision, and technical skill. Professionals in this field play an essential role in healthcare by documenting procedures, patient progress, and medical conditions with accuracy and care. What Does a Medical Photographer Do? Medical photographers work...

Smiling medical assistant with foot X-ray and medical tools.

15 May Making the Leap Into a Helping Career

Posted at 11:15h in Career Advice, Healthcare Careers, Service Trade Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

When Dayna first considered stepping into the medical field, she wasn’t looking for a lifelong commitment. She just wanted to “tip her toe” in. That simple decision led to a career where she now helps people every day and finds real satisfaction in her work....

A Field Service Engineer making a difference: Frank's dedication to supporting hospital care.

07 Apr Field Service Engineer Frank Finds Purpose in Supporting Hospital Care

Posted at 12:17h in Career Change, Healthcare Careers, Hospital Care Careers

Frank is a Field Service Engineer who spends his workdays inside hospitals, making sure something critical is always working: medical gasses like oxygen and medical air. His job may be behind the scenes, but the impact is life changing. “I really like knowing that I am...

Bridget, a compassionate medical assistant, holding stethoscope in a clinic setting

03 Apr Medical Assistant Bridget Shares Why Loving People Is the Heart of the Job

Posted at 14:14h in Career Advice, Healthcare Careers, Women in Trades

When you meet Bridget, her calm demeanor and warm Tennessee accent immediately put you at ease. As a medical assistant, her job is to support both patients and providers, and she does it with care, confidence, and heart. We started chatting just as I was stepping onto...