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HOT JOB, COOL COMPANY
RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Fairview Health Services
Exercise &
Sport Science
WAGES AND OUTLOOK
Athletic Trainer positions pay above the statewide
median salary of $39,274/year. Across Minnesota, Athletic
Trainers earn a median salary of nearly $44,780/year;
high earners make more than to $50,330/year. In the seven-
county metro area, Trainers earn roughly the same salary
numbers as statewide. This career is seeing very high
growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for
about 340 new Athletic Trainers to meet market demand
between 2014–2024. Growth rate is 14.6 percent, or well
above the statewide average.
Physical
Therapist
Aides
WAGES AND
OUTLOOK
This career pays below
the statewide median
average of $18.88/hour.
Across the state, the wages
for Physical Therapist Aides
range from $12.95/hour
to $19.89/hour. This career
currently employs a small number
of people; however, there will be a
need for about 170 new aides by the
end of 2024. Applicants are generally
required to have a high school diploma or equivalent, and
no related work experience, for entry. There is some short-
term on-the-job training required.
Source: CAREERwise
38 lakevillechamber.org
2450 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612) 672-7272
www.fairview.org
[email protected]
Education Requirements:
2 Year Technical
Starting Salary: $26.57/hour
Job Description: Radiology technicians
provide services to patients and
physicians by obtaining diagnostic
imaging used to diagnose conditions like
broken bones. They work collaboratively
with other members of the healthcare
team and provide quality, age-
appropriate patient care while operating
imaging equipment.
Advancement Opportunities:
Radiology offers many specialty
pathways to pick from, such as
ultrasound,magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI), computerized tomography (CT or
CAT scans) and more.
Salary Range Potential: $77,000
Where/How to Apply: jobs.fairview.org
HOT JOB, COOL COMPANY
MEDICAL LABORATORY
TECHNICIAN
Fairview Health Services
2450 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612) 672-7272
www.fairview.org
[email protected]
Education Requirements:
2 Year Technical
Starting Salary: $19.00/hour
Job Description: Medical lab
technicians perform routine tests in a
medical laboratory for use in