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This career pays an average median wage of $17.91 across Minnesota, the wages range from $15.60 to $21.05. This career requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Some college is recommended to learn the necessary skills to be competent in this career. EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS Design fitness programs to improve a variety of aspects of patients’ health. This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for about 200 new Exercise Physiologists to meet market demand between 2016-2026. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth. This career pays above the statewide median wage of $28.83 across Minnesota, the wages range from $24.62 to $33.11. This career typically requires a bachelor’s and sometimes a master’s degree in one of the following: Exercise, Physiology, Health and Physical Education, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, or Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. MEDICAL RECORDS AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIANS Organize and manage medical data in both paper and electronic systems. This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for about 2,985 new Medical Records and Health Information Technicians to meet market demand between 2016-2026. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth. This career pays above the statewide median wage of $22.69 across Minnesota, the wages range from $19.39 to $26.89. This career requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Some college is recommended to learn the necessary skills to be competent in this career. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS Care for sick and injured people in emergency situations. This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for about 4,221 new Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics to meet market demand between 2016-2026. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth. This career pays an average median wage of $18.33 across Minnesota, the wages range from $14.72 to $23.67. This career requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Some college is recommended to learn the necessary skills to be competent in this career. Jobs & Descriptions from CAREERwise CRESTVIEW CULINARY SERVICES Crest View Senior Communities 4444 Reservoir Blvd Columbia Heights, MN 55421 www.CrestViewCares.org [email protected] Education Requirements: Can be in high school Job Description: Responsible for assisting, preparing, and serving food items, washing tableware and cooking utensils, performing general cleaning tasks and setting up trays/tables. Assists cook with food service functions. Performs general cleaning tasks. Maintains tray tickets. Attends meetings and in-services. Helps maintain safety. Advancement Opportunities: Career pathway available Where/How to Apply: www.CrestViewCares.org MetroNorth Works | 21