Allied Health Professions
Explore KHA career-awareness resources for hospital allied health roles. Current resources include laboratory careers and respiratory therapy, with additional campaigns added as developed.
Medical laboratory careers blend cutting-edge science with real-world impact. Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) and Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) generate test results that help unlock the mysteries of a patient’s health and influence most clinical decisions. This guide outlines clear steps to enter the medical laboratory profession from high school to employment, certification, and professional growth.
Respiratory Therapists (RTs) are critical in assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders. They work with individuals who suffer from conditions such as asthma, COPD, or other breathing issues and play a key role in emergency care and long-term therapy management.
Surgical Technologist careers combine hands-on technical skills with direct patient care in high-stakes environments. Surgical technologists play a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient surgical procedures by preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile techniques, and assisting surgeons. This guide outlines clear steps to enter the surgical technologist profession from high school to employment, certification, and professional growth.
