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Kamis, 24 Juli 2008

Technology and medicine

Careers and Colleges, Jan-Feb, 2005

Although the technology sector has suffered a setback as dot coms have gone bust, careers in computers and IT are still growing. Computer use has exploded over the past 20 years and so have the job opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, some of the fastest growing occupations in the country are software engineer, computer support specialist, network administrator, systems analyst, and desktop publisher. Technology is advancing into innovative, almost futuristic, areas--from advanced artificial intelligence where computers can beat the best chess players to nanotechnology where futuristic gadgets can be built atom by atom!

After technology, medicine offers the most job opportunities. In the medical field, there is a strong demand for home health aides, physical therapists, nurses, and other health care professionals. Some booming careers combine both tech and medicine, such as medical records technology and the cutting-edge field of bioinformatics, in which scientists collect, analyze, sort, store, and manage large amounts of biological data.

TECHNOLOGY

While the heady, go-go atmosphere of Internet start-ups and stock options may be history, tech industries are here to stay. A recent study by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) reported that as many as 425,000 high-tech jobs would go unfilled in coming years. But how has the flat economy affected this prediction? "Demand certainly isn't where it was," admits Marjorie Bynum, vice president of workforce development for the ITAA. "But what we're hearing is that companies are still looking for good people with IT skills." The good news is that job markets rebound, and for high school students looking to enter the work force in two to four years, technology careers are a good bet.

"It's never too soon to begin talking to guidance counselors and doing some homework on different IT careers," says Bynum. She suggests boning up on English and communication skills, which are important for well-rounded employees.

HEALTH & MEDICINE

Jana Mitchell always wanted to be a nurse. "I find the human body fascinating," she says. "Plus, I enjoy helping people." A job-shadowing project where she observed a hospital nurse convinced her further. Mitchell, 22, is now studying nursing at Rivier College in Nashua, New Hampshire. The good news for Mitchell is that the BLS projects that by 2006 health care services will rise rapidly and account for 3.1 million new jobs. An aging population will need more services--continued care, therapy, and rehabilitation. Opportunities for nurses and physicians are expected to grow. On average, advanced-practice nurses, with training beyond the two to four years of basic nursing education, earn $48,000 to $82,000 per year. Physicians can earn $150,000 or more per year.

But those high salaries come at a price. Becoming a physician requires 12 years of expensive training. The average medical student graduates with a $100,000 in debt. Plus, physicians often work long, irregular hours. For an alternate route into health care that takes less time (and less money), check out the info on allied health on this page.

--Traci Mosser

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

JERROD CORLEY

AGE: 24

LOCATION: Bremerton, Washington

JOB: Pharmacy technician/U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman.

EDUCATION: After attending Field Medical Service School, Corley completed a seven-month program at pharmacy school and passed the certification exam to become a pharmacy tech.

SALARY: Median annual salary for a pharmacy tech is $23,971 to $27,905 according to Salary.com. An enlisted sailor with three years service earns on average between $1,400 and $1,500 per month. In addition to base pay, sailors receive living accommodations, free dining services, and full health care and educational benefits.

ON THE JOB: "I do every job there is in a pharmacy, working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. I make mixtures and compounds for medications and fulfill prescriptions. [Pharmacy techs also do clerical work, verifying stock and ordering supplies.]

"Because I am at a Naval hospital and trained as a Navy medic, I help patients and can do a lot of hospital jobs. Sometimes I administer an IV or intravenous line [which brings medications or fluids directly into the body]. We serve a lot of retirees, dispensing blood pressure medications and other drugs like that."

STARTING OUT: "I had always been interested in the Navy, so at age 21, I went to the recruiter and signed up. My dad and grandfather were in the Navy, and my mother is a registered nurse, so I was also interested in the medical field."

REWARDS: "When I served in Fallujah, Iraq for nine months, I was assigned to an assault battalion of 40 Marines. I was in charge of all medical decisions. My pharmacy background really helped out--getting supplies ready and the meds out to our company. I had a lot of responsibilities. I helped a lot of people, not only Marines but civilian Iraqis."

Polyimide Tubing: Dispelling the Myths

The capabilities and potential of polyimide and polyimide tubing are gaining popularity in the medical design market place as a result of the increasing need for minimally invasive surgical devices. This article looks at the myths surrounding the tubing to better understand its advantages for medical applications.


Fine Welding With Lasers
The need for micro joining metallic alloys for surgical instruments, implants and advanced medical devices is driving a rapid increase in the implementation of laser welding technology in research, development and volume production. This article discusses the advantages of this welding method and the types of lasers used in the process.

Plastic for Prototyping, Digital Manufacturing Is Biocompatible

A manufacturer of additive fabrication machines for prototyping and direct digital manufacturing offers a biocompatible material for use with one of its systems. Stratasys GmbH (Frankfurt, Germany; www.stratasys.com) has introduced ABS-M30i, which is as much as 67% stronger than its regular ABS prototyping material, for prototyping and production applications involving medical or pharmaceutical equipment. Companies operating the manufacturer’s FDM 400mc fused-deposition modelling system can use the material to make products such as surgical instruments and pharmaceutical processing equipment and packages in accordance with standards set by US FDA and ISO 10993.



Not only is ABS-M30i biocompatible; it also exhibits very good tensile, impact, and flexural strength, and its bonding strength between layers is more than twice that of the alternative ABS, enabling the creation of constructions suitable for functional testing or direct supply to customers. Available in a natural off-white colour, the material can be sterilized by means of gamma irradiation or exposure to ethylene oxide. Parts can be built from it in layers 0.005-, 0.007-, 0.010-, or 0.013-in. thick. The biocompatible ABS works with a soluble support technology that allows automated sup­port-material removal to complete the build.

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Jumat, 11 Juli 2008

The Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology Instructions for Authors


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Conditions 1–3 (in paragraph 1 of the copyright transfer letter below) must be met by all coauthors, and this statement must be signed by all coauthors. If there has been any prior publication of figures or tables in the manuscript, this should be acknowledged and appropriate written permission included with manuscript submission.

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A few months at PMI can change your life!

Founded in 1972, Pima Medical Institute has become one of the leading medical career schools in the western United States, offering a wide variety of certificate and associate degree programs.

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Our quality programs are taught by competent and dedicated faculty who are focused on maximizing each student’s potential so that graduates may enjoy real success stories within their chosen careers. When PMI graduates are able to find real meaning in their jobs, it makes everything we do worthwhile. We care, and it shows.

The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools has accredited Pima Medical Institute since 1983.

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Advanced Placement Track - Radiography - Associate's (Online)

Do you have academic and clinical experience in the field of radiologic technology but are ineligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists© (ARRT) certification exam? Pima Medical Institute's new online advanced placement track radiography program can help you reach your goals by giving you the education and training you need.

Complete program: 48 weeks

All of your coursework for the program is done online. All you need is a computer with internet access. This is truly online learning for radiography, resulting in an online associate degree in radiography.

You will get hands-on experience by completing an externship at a clinical site wherever you live. You do not need to live near a PMI campus location. Online radiologic technology learning is a new way to advance your career, without the need for physical proximity to a campus.

Are you eligible for these online radiography classes?

PMI's online school for radiologic technologists is designed for students possessing prior education in the radiologic sciences. To be eligible for these radiology online courses, you must be able to document the following:

  • Completion of a US military, foreign or JRCERT-accredited program in radiography
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The graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for the ARRT certification exam.

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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Earn your degree at home. Earn the rewards at work.

The Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences' (FHCHS) distance learning programs are uniquely designed to be affordable, flexible and ultimately convenient for full-time working imaging professionals. There are no campus visits or long commutes to slow you down. Everything you need to succeed is delivered to your home and available anytime, anywhere via online learning in our virtual classroom.

There are more reasons now than ever to obtain your bachelor's degree:

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Stay on top of this increasingly complex field

Technological advances are transforming the workplace and treatment procedures are more complex. Build your knowledge with a specialized degree.

Be In Demand

Take your pick from health care facilities demanding more skilled professionals or open the door to management and experience and the income enhancements that higher education brings.

The Convenience of Distance Learning

This highly specialized distance-learning curriculum is designed around you and your demanding work and home-life schedule. You'll participate in all required activities via a state-of-the-art online learning system, supplemented with e-mail and on-line discussion groups between professors and students. Multimedia presentations provide classroom-style education that you can integrate into your daily professional activities and, together with course textbook(s) and additional readings, you can complete your degree at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. With a course completion rate of 90% in some programs, this distance learning system is demonstrated to be result-driven.

Unique One-to-One Academic Guidance

Students are assigned to facilitators, working professionals in your industry, who provide one-to-one mentoring and assistance in achieving the program's objectives.

Support from Peers

The Internet Communication Center Website, a centralized interaction portal for students, instructors, facilitators and program administrators, allows you to participate in online forums, discussion sessions and direct e-mail to the faculty and staff of the program.

Small Group Experience

The program provides many opportunities for working in small groups with other students. These group communications and activities give you chances to share your own experiences and learn from the experience of others.

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Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences now offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography - completely online. The program is designed so that working professionals can learn while they balance their work and family responsibilities.

Learn in a Convenient and Flexible Environment

Pursing a degree while maintaining your professional and personal obligations can be difficult. Florida Hospital College recognizes this challenge and has created an online bachelor's degree specifically for professionals with busy lifestyles. You can take one or more classes at a time, every 4-7 weeks and study whenever and wherever you like. All course content will be delivered directly to you via the course website or materials sent to your home.

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Our regionally-accredited institution employs dedicated faculty and staff to help guide you along every step of your experience.

  • A knowledgeable enrollment advisor will help you throughout your decision-making and application process.
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  • FHCHS is a faith-based institution dedicated to preparing health care professionals for service.

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Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree is a bachelor's completion program for students with prior education and/or work experience in the field of radiography.

This program has the following objectives:

  • Help students develop managerial skills necessary to direct radiologic services.
  • Increase student knowledge of advanced imaging modalities.
  • Assume leadership roles in the advancement of each student's profession.
  • Encourage students to practice a holistic and ethical approach to health care.
  • Promote lifelong learning as a means to continuously update professional knowledge and skills.

Program Length and Time Commitment

Students complete the 60-credit Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program in seven 15-week semesters that span approximately 2 years and 4 months. Each semester 6-9 credits of coursework are offered, and students can expect to spend 15-20 hours per week completing requirements and studying.

Program Faculty

A majority of our radiologic sciences faculty members possess work experience in radiologic sciences along with graduate degrees. This combination of strong academic credentials and solid field experience allows them to guide students through meaningful learning experiences that will immediately prepare them for more responsible roles in their own organizations.

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If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Contact Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences.

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Kamis, 03 Juli 2008

Prima Traktor IndoNusa; 9 Vacant Positions

Prima Traktor IndoNusa; 9 Positions
vacant employments : Friday, June 27, 2008 Expiry date : Friday, July 11, 2008

Career opportunities with Prima Traktor IndoNusa (PTI). PTI is well established Heavy Mining Equipment Rental Company in Indonesia and Division of Emeco Holdings Ltd. PTI is a fast growing company requiring high caliber employees to support our growth strategy.
1. (HRS – 01) HR Superintendent
2. (HRM – 02) HR Manager
3. (SA – 03) Senior Accountant
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Lowongan Fresh Graduate di EXCELCOMINDO PRATAMA (XL)


PT.EXCELCOMINDO PRATAMA (XL); A growing telecommunication company is looking for professional and qualified candidates for:

Telecommunication Engineer (TE)

Requirements:

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Diploma/Bachelor degree in Telecommunication/Electrical Engineering
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Fresh graduates with minimal GPA of 3.00 or with 1 - 2 years related experience are welcome
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Possess knowledge and skill in GSM Telecommunication System
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Must be good in analytical thinking
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Nusa Halmahera Minerals; 4 job vacant positions

PT Nusa Halmahera Minerals; 4 positions
Posting date : Saturday, June 21, 2008 Expiry date : Friday, June 27, 2008

PT. Nusa Halmahera Minerals
Gosowong Gold Project
Position for
IT Helper, IT Helpdesk Support, Network Engineer, DBA & Developer

PT. Nusa Halmahera Minerals is a gold mining and exploration company, operating a COW on Halmahera Island, North Maluku. The Company is a joint venture between Newcrest Mining Limited (82.5%) and PT. Aneka Tambang (17.5%).
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