Beyond the Beside: Opportunities in Allied Health

When thinking of professions that take place in a hospital, doctors and nurses are normally the first careers that come to mind. However, at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), providing excellent patient care is a team effort that involves many essential roles.

You do not need to insert a needle into a vein or wield a surgical knife to play a vital role in the care of our community at TMH. There are many clinical positions that you can pursue to help those in need that do not require a nursing or medical degree.

Why Work at TMH?

As the largest private employer in Tallahassee, TMH is ready to help you launch into the next phase of your career. 

TMH offers tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for those who are looking to advance their education. Additionally, professional development programs like apprenticeships, certifications and workshops aid local students and colleagues in achieving their goals, which can include advancing positions within TMH.

Opportunities in Allied Health at TMH

There are many ways to help patients outside of nursing. Allied health professionals are highly skilled healthcare workers who support doctors, providers and nurses by using technical expertise to deliver patient care. The most common allied health roles at TMH are technologists and therapists. These careers are in high demand, and they offer a rewarding career path that allows you to contribute to providing comprehensive patient care.

Technologists

TMH healthcare technologists are a group of skilled professionals that operate and maintain top-of-the-line medical equipment, interpret test results and assist in developing patient treatment plans.

There are a wide range of technologist opportunities at TMH:

1. Surgical technologist

A surgical technologists’ key role is assisting with surgical operations. Preparing the operating room is one of the essential tasks of this career, which includes accounting for each piece of equipment, sterilizing the tools and maintaining the cleanliness of the room. Surgical technologists are best known for assisting physicians during surgery by passing them instruments. During their training, they learn the ins and outs of surgery in order to anticipate the surgeon’s next move

These technologists also interact directly with the patients by making sure that they are ready for surgery, such as disinfecting incision sites and transporting them to the operating room. Surgical techs play a vital role in ensuring every surgical procedure at TMH is sterile, efficient and successful.

Here at TMH, we offer the Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program, a paid, year-long opportunity that combines hands-on training with classroom learning. This full-time program prepares you to step confidently into a Surgical Technician role, earn your national certification, and join the TMH team as a Certified Surgical Technologist.

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2. Radiologic technologist

Affectionately known as rad techs, this type of technologist oversees X-rays that take images of specific parts of the body. This is crucial for the evaluation and diagnosis of each patient. Radiologic technologists also prepare patients for examination and assist them in moving to the correct position, as well as ensuring the patient interacts with the least amount of radiation possible.

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3. Sonography technologist

Producing ultrasounds, sonography technologists operate the equipment to capture images from soundwave reflections. These technologists have extensive knowledge of anatomy, and some positions need technologists who specialize in a particular area of the body. These areas of specialization include abdomen, breast, vascular (blood flow), muscular and gynecology, all of which can be analyzed with sonography to understand a patient’s treatment needs.

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4. Computerized Tomography (CT) technologist

CT technologists use CT scanners to generate images of patients’ internal organs and tissues. This is critical information for the diagnosis of a patient, as CT scanners are often administered when a patient is at risk of internal bleeding, bone fractures, soft tissue injuries and cancer. Additionally, CT technologists control the radiation emitted by the scanner, which requires extensive monitoring to ensure the safety of the patient.

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5. Cardiovascular technologist

This type of technologist assists physicians in analyzing and diagnosing cardiac and peripheral vascular (heart and blood vessel) events. This career takes place mainly in a lab, called a cardiac catheterization lab, to perform procedures ranging from inserting stents and pacemakers to running diagnostic tests. 

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6. Medical Laboratory Technologist

Medical laboratory technologists, also known as medical technologists or lab techs, operate lab equipment to process patient samples, such as blood, urine and tissue. This includes setting up, calibrating, sterilizing and troubleshooting tools like microscopes and automated cell counters. Some of the main duties held by these professionals include recording data, managing a patient's medical record and discussing lab results with physicians. The lab tech’s ability to analyze test results help doctors diagnose and treat their patients.

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Therapists

Therapists also play a critical role in patient care. By assessing a patient’s condition, assisting in diagnosing, developing treatment options and carrying out those plans, therapists are there for patients, every step of the way.

TMH offers several opportunities in this sector:

1. Respiratory therapist

Respiratory therapists specialize in assisting patients with breathing problems. This can be a vast range of individuals, from babies with prematurely developed lungs, to adults with lung disease. Respiratory therapists regularly interact with patients, providing services like evaluations, tests, patient education and administering treatment. Additionally, these professionals work with physicians to develop patient treatment plans for respiratory disorders.

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2. Physical therapist

Physical therapists work with both doctors and patients to help patients manage injury or illness. These professionals are primarily involved in the rehabilitation process after a patient receives their initial medical care. This includes developing individualized plans to meet a patient’s goal, overseeing exercises or other hands-on therapy, monitoring progress and educating patients and their families about the future of their health.

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3. Occupational therapist

Occupational therapists specialize in helping patients achieve goals that concern their ability to perform daily tasks. This involves getting to know a patient, their medical history and current limitations with their medical situation. Then, therapists develop and administer treatment plans that help the patient get where they want to be. A unique aspect of occupational therapy is that the job can be performed not only in a hospital, but also in a patient’s home or even public locations that the patient navigates in their daily life.

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How To Apply

Are you ready to start your career at TMH? Explore our available positions at Careers.TMH.ORG. 

Pursuing a career in allied health is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a positive impact. Apply today and become part of a team that is dedicated to providing exceptional care and strengthening our community while investing in you and your career journey.