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General Medical & Surgical Hospitals

This industry comprises establishments known and licensed as general medical and surgical hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and medical treatment (both surgical and nonsurgical) to inpatients with any of a wide variety of medical conditions. These establishments maintain inpatient beds and provide patients with food services that meet their nutritional requirements. These hospitals have an organized staff of physicians and other medical staff to provide patient care services. These establishments usually provide other services, such as outpatient services, anatomical pathology services, diagnostic X-ray services, clinical laboratory services, operating room services for a variety of procedures, and pharmacy services.

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Occupations in Demand for General Medical & Surgical Hospitals
Registered Nurses
1,260
24.0%
530
1,141
Assoc./Bachelor's degree
Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants
1,810
10.9%
530
974
Postsecondary voc. award
Licensed Practical Nurses
950
6.8%
470
617
Postsecondary voc. award
Maids & Housekeepers
$20,781
520
8.0%
400
522
Short-term on-the-job training
General Office Clerks
1,680
4.4%
1,040
1,245
Short-term on-the-job training
Radiologic Technologists & Technicians
$51,297
50
24.1%
40
93
Associate degree
Medical & Clinical Lab. Technologists
$42,556
30
20.0%
30
52
Bachelor's degree
Physicians & Surgeons
$146,000
50
18.9%
20
41
First professional degree
Medical Secretaries
$25,990
50
11.3%
70
111
Postsecondary voc. award
Medical & Health Services Managers
150
15.4%
60
108
Bachelor's or higher degree
Interviewers, Exc. Eligibility & Loan
$24,816
40
19.5%
50
70
Short-term on-the-job training
Respiratory Therapists
$47,008
20
25.0%
10
18
Associate degree
Secretaries, Exc. Legal, Medical & Exec.
$31,048
240
-9.4%
170
170
Moderate on-the-job training
Medical & Clinical Lab. Technicians
100
20.0%
30
52
Associate degree
Surgical Technologists
$40,140
10
23.2%
10
32
Postsecondary voc. award
Medical Recs. & Health Info. Technicians
120
26.8%
40
121
Associate degree
Pharmacists
70
20.5%
40
83
First professional degree
Janitors & Cleaners
$18,488
1,130
Short-term on-the-job training

Source: Minnesota Dept. of Employment & Economic Development
2007 Median Annual Salary Data from the 2007 Minnesota Salary Survey
Current Demand Data from the Minnesota Job Vacancy Survey
Projected Employment Data from the 2004-2014 Minnesota Employment Projections Program


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