Hillyard Technical Center
3434 Faraon, St. Joseph, MO, 64506
(816) 671-4170Hillyard Technical Center’s primary goal is to provide training today for tomorrow’s workforce. N.S. Hillyard Vocational-Technical School was founded in 1973 through the persistent efforts and generous donations of time and wealth of Newton Scott Hillyard. From the beginning, HTC has been operated by the St. Joseph Public School District. A leader in job training since World War II, HTC helped provide defense plant workers and then helped to retrain veterans for civilian jobs after the war. In 1982 the school moved to its present facility at 3434 Faraon Street. This nine million dollar facility is one of the most modern facilities in the United States. The administration and staff work diligently to keep the school in tune with advances in technology.
Degree Programs Offered
- Dental
- Diagnostic Imaging Services
- Health Information Management
- Medical Equipment/ Biomedicine
- Nursing
- Technical Instrumentation
Careers
Dental Assistants
Dental assistants assist the dentist and keep patient records. They also set up the patient and dental equipment. They assist the dentist in times of emergency and instruct patients in proper teeth cleaning, monitor supplies and inventory and may clean and polish hand-held dental instruments.
Salary
$25—41K
Job Growth
14.34%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Dental Hygienists
Dental hygienists clean teeth and remove stains and deposits from teeth. They look at teeth and gums for signs of disease. They educate patients on brushing and flossing, take and develop X-rays, and apply fluoride or sealants on teeth and help keep the dental equipment in good working order and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
14.29%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Dentists, General
Dentists care not only for teeth and gums, but also for the muscles and bones within or supporting the mouth. They do routine procedures such as filling cavities, cleaning teeth and repairing broken ones. They may also perform surgeries within or around the mouth to promote dental health, improve appearance and prevent disease.
Salary
$100K
Job Growth
15.05%
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Oral surgeons, also referred to oral and maxillofacial surgeons, diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and defects in the mouth, jaws, neck, face and skull regions. Common treatments include the removal of impacted teeth, reconstructive surgery, lip reconstruction and insertion of dental implants.
Salary
$100K
Job Growth
19.00%
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Prosthodontists
Prosthodontist specialize in crowns, bridges and dentures and other methods to replace missing teeth. They construct oral prostheses to correct natural and acquired deformation of mouth and jaws to restore and maintain oral function, such as chewing and speaking, and to improve appearance.
Salary
$100K
Job Growth
19.80%
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
CT Technologists
CT (computed tomography) technologists are radiologic technicians who specialize in taking cross-sectional x-ray images of the tissues, bones, organs and blood vessels in an area of a patient’s body. The x-rays are used to create a three-dimensional image. The scans that a CT technologist produces help doctors diagnose and treat patients with internal diseases or injuries.
Salary
$40—60K
Job Growth
22.54%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Diagnostic medical sonographers use ultrasound equipment to direct sound waves into the body to produce an image or video used for detecting abnormalities in patients.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
17.72%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists are specialized medical professionals who operate MRI machinery to create detailed pictures of internal body structures. They are responsible for preparing patients for their scans and safely using the equipment.
Salary
$40—60K
Job Growth
17.66%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Nuclear medicine technologists assist physicians and work directly with patients to explain nuclear medicine procedures. They also administer and oversee nuclear medicine and radioactive procedures and substances.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
10.29%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Radiation Therapists
Radiation therapists provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. They review prescription and diagnosis, act as a liaison with physician and supportive care personnel, prepare equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices. They maintain records, reports, and files and may assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
10.08%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Radiologic technologists work in medical settings and perform x-rays to assist physicians in diagnosing medical ailments. They prepare patients for procedures, adjust imaging equipment, position patients and shield them from excess radiation.
Salary
$40—60K
Job Growth
9.04%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Health Information Managers
Health information managers handle patient records, a very important and confidential job. They play a part in the quality of a patient’s health care by organizing the medical data. They are also skilled in health care databases and database systems, as well as medical classification systems. HIMs have great knowledge of how financial information relates to clinical data, medical legal issues and security systems.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
18.36%
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Medical Librarians
Medical librarians are information specialists who provide assistance in finding medical documents. Clinical trials, medical treatments or procedures, as well as other pertinent information that applies to the medical industry are common documents sought after by these librarians. Medical librarians are specialized in using databases and reference materials to conduct research for medical information. They can work in medical school libraries, corporations, non-profit organizations or government agencies. Medical librarians commonly have training in the sciences, health or medicine.
Salary
$40—60K
Job Growth
2.00%
Education Required
Master's Degree
Medical Records Coders
Coders are administrative workers in the health care industry who review patient medical care files and assign codes to each procedure for insurance billing purposes. Coders may earn professional certification from an accredited medical coding organization.
Salary
$25—41K
Job Growth
11.51%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Medical records technicians and health information technicians compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. They process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the health care industry’s numerical coding system.
Salary
$25—41K
Job Growth
11.51%
Education Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Medical Transcriptionists
Medical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings that physicians and other health care professionals make and convert them into written reports. They may also review and edit medical documents created using speech recognition technology. Transcriptionists interpret medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing patients’ medical histories, discharge summaries, and other documents.
Salary
$25—40K
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Biomedical Engineers
Biomedical engineers work in a relatively new area of health care, one that joins with engineering. They apply engineering principles to solve biological and medical problems. They might design machines like artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
12.90%
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Medical Equipment Preparers
Medical equipment preparers or sterile processing technicians organize and assemble surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies. They clean instruments, disinfecting and sterilizing them. They also examine equipment to find leaks, loose parts or other visible signs of wear. Medical equipment preparers may start equipment before it is used to make sure it is working properly, and maintain records of inventory and equipment use.
Salary
$25—41K
Job Growth
12.55%
Education Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical equipment repairers test and calibrate equipment and keep records of maintenance, repair and required updates. They take equipment apart, repair and replace any defective parts, and put it back together. They also ensure that the medical equipment is being used properly and safely and may train health care providers on how to use the equipment.
Salary
$40—60K
Job Growth
4.73%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) plan, direct and coordinate the daily patient care activities in a clinical practice. CNSs ensure adherence to clinical policies, protocols, regulations and standards.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
18.00%
Education Required
Master's Degree
Informatics Nurse Specialists
Informatics nurse specialists explore how technology, computers and research influence the practice of nursing.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
24.00%
Education Required
Master's Degree
Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide care to sick, injured, recovering or disabled patients and may be supervised by a registered nurse. LPNs administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients’ charts. They also observe patients, note changes in a patients conditions and take basic vital signs like blood pressure and temperature . Providing care also may include dressing wounds, treating bedsores, sterilizing equipment and supplies.
Salary
$25—40K
Job Growth
7.81%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Nurse Administrator/Nurse Executive
A nurse administrator creates work schedules, gives performance reviews and develops work policies. Other job duties include keeping up established ethical and legal standards for job performance, attending administrative personnel meetings and developing new employee training. Most of the work of a nurse administrator is done in an office and not on the care floor, so an administrator has little or no direct contact with patients. A nurse administrator may work in a hospital, nursing home, private doctor’s office, home health care organization or urgent care facility. Nurse executives are the top leaders responsible for leading overall nursing operations.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
20.00%
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Nurse Anesthetists or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Nurse anesthetists prepare and administer anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. CRNAs may assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, physicians or dentists.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
7.44%
Education Required
Master's Degree
Nurse Midwives
Nurse midwives diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process. Midwives may work independently or as part of a health care team. Nurse midwives may provide preventive care to women.
Salary
$40—60K
Job Growth
19.30%
Education Required
Master's Degree
Nurse Practitioners
Nurse practitioners diagnose and treat both sudden and long-term conditions. They may do physical exams, physical therapy or order tests and therapies for patients. NPs order, perform or interpret results of blood tests, EKGs and X-rays. They use these tools, along with patient symptoms and medical history to develop the right diagnosis.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
27.93%
Education Required
Master's Degree
Nursing Assistants
Nursing assistants provide basic care to patients under the direction of a nurse. Nursing assistants help patients eat and bathe. Nursing assistants may dress, groom or move patients. They give medications or treatments and answer patient calls, apply clean dressings or bandages under the direction of a nurse or physician.
Salary
$25K
Job Growth
9.60%
Education Required
Postsecondary non-degree or equivalent
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Instructors teach about nursing in classrooms and clinical settings. Nursing instructors lead, develop and organize teaching programs. They keep informed about developments in the field of nursing and may collaborate with other faculty to address teaching and research issues.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
32.90%
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses
Psychiatric mental health nursing is a specialty within nursing. Psychiatric mental health registered nurses work with individuals, families, groups, and communities, assessing their mental health needs. The PMHN develops a nursing diagnosis and plan of care, implements the nursing process, and evaluates it for effectiveness.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
26.00%
Education Required
Master's Degree
Registered Nurses
Registered nurses (R.N.s) care for sick and injured patients. Registered nurses will assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Registered nurses monitor and record patients’ conditions and report any changes to physicians. They maintain detailed reports, record vital signs, and order, interpret and evaluate tests to identify and assess patients’ conditions and work closely with patients and their families.
Salary
$40—60K
Job Growth
15.81%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
A cardiovascular technologist assists with the diagnosis and treatment of heart issues. They conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. They may conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.
Salary
$40—60K
Job Growth
11.13%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Dosimetrists
Medical dosimetrists use training in anatomy, physics and radiobiology to calculate effective radiologic treatment doses for cancer patients, while minimizing side effects.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
19.00%
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Electroencephalogram (EEG) or Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Electroencephalogram (EEG) technicians, also known as electroneurodiagnostic (END) or neurodiagnostic technicians, are individuals who use specialized machines to monitor the electrical activity of a patient’s brain in order to observe and diagnose irregularities such as strokes, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
Salary
$40—60K
Job Growth
26.00%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Perfusionists
Perfusionists assemble, operate and monitor equipment that keeps oxygen-rich blood pumping through the circulatory system. When cardiac surgeons perform open-heart surgery, they rely on a perfusionist to operate machinery that continues to pump oxygenated blood through the patient.
Salary
$60—100K
Job Growth
19.00%
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Sterile Processing Technician
A sterile processing technician operates and maintains steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed. They clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization, record sterilizer test results, organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filing special requests as needed. They also examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
Salary
$25—40K
Job Growth
12.75%
Education Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Surgical Technicians/Technologists
Surgical technologists assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses (R.N.s) and other surgical personnel with surgical procedures. They help ensure patient and operating room safety, as well as the functionality and sanitation of surgical equipment.
Salary
$40—60K
Job Growth
12.18%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
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