Explore Healthcare Careers at KCMC
Begin your medical career
Today’s healthcare field offers more career opportunities than ever before. In fact, healthcare is the second-largest employment field in the United States. With over 100 different career choices, flexible scheduling, competitive salaries and rewarding work, healthcare promises to continue growing well into the future.
From physicians and nurses to therapists and support staff, career opportunities abound in today’s healthcare market. And, with emerging new procedures and technologies, healthcare workers will increasingly be in demand, lending job security and stability in the cutting-edge healthcare arena.
while still in high school
There are a number of ways to begin preparing for a career in healthcare. Ask your guidance counselor if there is a Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) chapter in your school. See if your school offers Health Science Technology Education or a Medical Explorers program. You’ll be surprised what your school can offer to get you started.
Other opportunities you’ll want to consider are volunteering and job shadowing at your local hospital.
through job shadowing
At Kershaw County Medical Center, we offer job shadowing for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Spend a day with a physician, nurse or therapist in the field you’re most interested in. Call Amy Kinard at 803.713.2604 to find out if you qualify for our job shadow program.
and volunteering.
We also offer a variety of options within our volunteer program. Learn about healthcare by experiencing how good it feels to help people. Call Linda Branham at 803.713.6211 for volunteer information.
Selected healthcare careers, required education and salaries.
| Career | Required Education | Average SC Salary* |
| Nursing - RN | 2 - 4 years | $41,000 - $65,000 |
| Nursing - LPN | 1 year | $31,000 |
| Nursing - CNA | 6-12 weeks | $17,000 |
| Pharmacist | 6 years | $80,000 |
| Pharmacy Technician | 1 - 2 years | $23,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | 4 years | $52,000 |
| Physical Therapist | 6 years | $53,000 |
| Perfusionist | 2 - 4 years | $65,000 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 4 years | $34, 000 - $44,000 |
| Medical Technologist | 4 years | $30, 000 - $38,000 |
| Lab Technician | 2 years | $30,000 |
| Radiologic Technologist | 2 - 4 years | $30,000 - $36,000 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 2 - 4 years | $30,000 - $38,000 |
| Radiation Therapist | 2 - 4 years | $38,000 |
| Health Information Technologist | 2 years | $28,000 |
| EMS | 6 - 18 months | $18,000 - $27,000 |
| Phlebotomist | 6 months | $20,000 |
*Average salaries are compiled from all persons working in that field across South Carolina regardless of years of experience. Starting salaries may be lower.
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