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Healthcare Career Assessments

Explore 30 In-Demand Healthcare Careers in North Dakota

Discover what different healthcare roles involve, training requirements, earning potential, and career pathways.

How to use this page

Tap a career below to learn what the job is like in North Dakota: the work, training, pay and job outlook.

At the end of each career, answer a few short questions to see if it could be a good fit for you.

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Nursing

4 careers

Certified Nurse Aide

Provide direct patient care, assist with daily activities, and support nursing staff

Licensed Practical Nurse

Perform patient care, administer medications, and support nursing teams

Registered Nurse

Coordinate patient care, administer medications, and lead healthcare teams

Nurse-Midwife

Care for families through pregnancy, birth, and after (advanced practice nursing)

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Diagnostic Technology & Imaging

8 careers

Radiographic Technologist

Operate X-ray equipment to create diagnostic images

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Use ultrasound equipment to create diagnostic images

MRI Technologist

Operate magnetic resonance imaging equipment

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Administer radioactive substances and operate imaging equipment

Cardiovascular Technologist

Run heart tests, heart ultrasounds, and assist in the cath lab

Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Record brain and nerve activity (EEG) to help diagnose seizures and more

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Test blood and tissue samples to help diagnose disease

Phlebotomy Technician

Collect blood samples for laboratory testing

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Emergency, Surgery & Acute Care

3 careers

Emergency Medical Technician

Respond to medical emergencies and provide emergency care

Paramedic

Provide advanced emergency medical services

Surgical Technologist

Prepare the operating room and assist surgeons during procedures

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Therapy & Rehabilitation

6 careers

Physical Therapist Assistant

Help patients recover physical function through therapeutic exercises

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Help patients develop skills for daily living and work

Respiratory Therapist

Help patients with breathing and respiratory conditions

Athletic Trainer

Prevent, treat, and rehab injuries for athletes and active people

Massage Therapist

Use hands-on care to relieve pain and stress

Dietitian and Nutritionist

Use food and nutrition to help people manage health

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Oral Health

3 careers

Dental Hygienist

Provide preventive dental care and patient education

Dental Assistant

Assist dentists with patient care and office operations

Ophthalmic Medical Technician

Assist eye care professionals with patient exams

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Support Services

6 careers

Medical Assistant

Provide patient care and support clinical operations

Medical Records Specialist

Code health records for billing and insurance (often remote)

Health Information Technologist & Registrar

Manage health data, records systems, and disease registries

Veterinary Technologist

Assist veterinarians with animal care

Healthcare Practitioners, All Other

A catch-all title covering other healthcare practitioner jobs

Health Technologists, All Other

A catch-all title covering other health technologist jobs