What they do...

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cayuga Medical; Kinney Pharmacy; CVS; Rite Aid; Target Pharmacy; Wegman's Pharmacy; WalMart Pharmacy

Median Salary...

$126,120

Required Education...

Master's Degree typically required; some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.

What they do...

Diagnoes, treat, and help prevent illness and injury.

"All Other" titles represent occupations with a wide range of characteristics which do not fit into one of the detailed O*NET-SOC occupations.

Examples Include:

• Allergists and Immunologists
• Dermatologists
• Hospitalists
• Neurologists
• Nuclear Medicine Physicians
• Ophthalmologists
• Pathologists
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
• Preventive Medicine Physicians
• Radiologists
• Sports Medicine Physicians
• Urologists

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cayuga Medical Center

Median Salary...

$187,200+

Required Education...

Master's Degree and Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. typically required

More Information...

What they do...

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. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cayuga Medical Center, Family Medicin Associates, Guthrie,

Median Salary...

$71,730

Required Education...

Associate's Degree or Vocational School typically required

What they do...

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cayuga Medical Center

Median Salary...

$60,280

Required Education...

Associate's Degree or Vocational School typically required

What they do...

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cayuga Medical Center

Median Salary...

$52,330

Required Education...

Vocational School; On the Job Training; Associates Degree

What they do...

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 sealants.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Dentist Offices, such as: Aspen Dental, Fall Creek Family Dentistry, East Shore Dental Care, etc.

Median Salary...

$74,820

Required Education...

Vocational School; Associates Degree; On the Job Training

What they do...

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

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Kinney Pharmacy, Wegmans Pharmacy, Walmart Pharmacy, Rite Aid, CVS, Target Pharmacy

Median Salary...

$32,700

Required Education...

High School Diploma; On the Job Training, Vocational Training, or Associates Degree

What they do...

Assist surgeons during surgery by performing duties such as tissue retraction, insertion of tubes and intravenous lines, or closure of surgical wounds. Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cayuga Medical

Median Salary...

$42,920

Required Education...

Associates Degree; Vocational Training; On the Job Training

What they do...

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cayuga Medical

Median Salary...

$47,300

Required Education...

Associates Degree; Vocational Training; On the Job Training

What they do...

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cayuga Medical Center; Guthrie; Family Medicine Associates;

Median Salary...

$46,240

Required Education...

Associates Degree; Vocational School; On the Job Training

What they do...

Maintain and use equipment and supplies necessary to perform tests to assist doctors in diagnosis and treatment.

"All Other" titles represent occupations with a wide range of characteristics which do not fit into one of the detailed O*NET-SOC occupations.

Examples Include:

• Neurodiagnostic Technologists
• Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
• Radiologic Technicians
• Surgical Assistants

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cayuga Medical Center

Median Salary...

Varies based on job title and level of experience

Required Education...

Associates Degree; Vocational School; On the Job Training

What they do...

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cayuga Medical

Median Salary...

$108,610

Required Education...

Master's degree typically required

What they do...

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery..

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cornell Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Care of Ithaca, VCA Colonial Animal Hospital, Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital, and other Veterinary Organizations

Median Salary...

$34,420

Required Education...

Assosciate's degree typically required