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Support Services

Employees in the Support Services pathway provide assistance so that therapeutic services workers can do their job. You might make sure that medical machines operate. Or you might make sure that medical offices operate smoothly. Or you might be sure that patients and employees get meals that are healthy and meet diet guidelines.
Now, select one of the following occupations. 
  • Dietary Assistants
    Dietetic technicians help dietitians provide nutrition care. They may run food service facilities.
  • Dietetic Technicians
    Dietetic technicians help dietitians provide nutrition care. They may run food service facilities.
  • Medical Appliance Technicians
    Medical appliance technicians build, fit, and repair artificial limbs, braces, and supports.
  • Medical Equipment Preparers
    Medical equipment preparers clean and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment. They also prepare instruments and equipment for use.
  • Medical Equipment Repairers
    Medical equipment repairers install, test, adjust, and repair medical equipment.
  • Medical Secretaries
    Medical secretaries perform office duties that use their knowledge of medical terms and procedures.
  • Orthotist Assistants
    Medical appliance technicians build, fit, and repair artificial limbs, braces, and supports.
  • Prosthetist Assistants
    Medical appliance technicians build, fit, and repair artificial limbs, braces, and supports.
  • Sterile Processing Technicians
    Medical equipment preparers clean and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment. They also prepare instruments and equipment for use.

Company Profiles

Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council (MCHC)

MCHC is a membership and service association comprising more than 140 hospitals and health care organizations working together, since 1935, to improve the delivery of health care services in the Chicago area.

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Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation

Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation is a community-based, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Network comprised of over 20 health centers, community outreach programs, and enabling services.

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