Job Growth Projections: Employment of medical equipment preparers, including sterile processing technicians, is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031.
Training Requirements: Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; completion of a sterile processing technician program is advantageous.
Salary Range: The average annual salary is approximately $47,410, with the top 10% earning up to $63,980.
Job Growth Projections: Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031.
Training Requirements: Requires completion of an accredited nursing program (associate or bachelor's degree) and passing the NCLEX-RN examination.
Salary Range: The median annual wage for registered nurses was $77,600 in May 2021.
Job Growth Projections:The employment of medical records specialists, including medical billing and coding specialists, is projected to grow 9% from 2023 to 2033.
Training Requirements: Typically requires a postsecondary certificate or associate degree in medical billing and coding.
Salary Range: The median annual wage is $48,780, with the top 10% earning more than $77,810.
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