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Career Selector Choice: Pediatrician
Job Description What do people in this career do? Pediatricians are doctors who specialize in the care of young people, from newborns to adolescents.
What skills do people in this career have? Physical exams with the information in patients’ medical histories, and by ordering special tests (for example, x-rays and blood tests).They are involved in diagnosing and treating injuries, infections, and diseases for young patients, as well as counseling them through difficult times and situations, such as puberty and family problems.
Working Conditions Where do people in this career work? Pediatricians deal with patients from infancy through adolescence, and can often be found working in community-level offices and clinics.
What kind of hours do they work? Do they work days, nights, shifts, overtime, how many hours per week or day?Pediatricians often work very long hours, especially at the beginning of their careers. Most average between 9 and 12 hours a day, 45 to 60 hours a week. They may also have very irregular work schedules, as it might be necessary to work evenings and Saturdays to accommodate patients.
Interview Person Name: Day in the Life Three important work activities this person performs during the day
1. Make sure that babies, children, and adolescents are healthy, growing well
2.Safe from disease
3.Teach parents about health issues and parenting, diagnose illnesses, and act as an advocate for children and children issues.
Breakdown of Activities Three activities this person spends the most time on
1. Taking care of young people.
2. Reading new things.
Likes and Dislikes What does this person like about the job? Being responsible for making sure kids are well cared for and stay healthy.
What does this person dislike about the job? Having to break bad news to families. What are three things that you think are good about this job?
1. You get to safe people's lives.
2. You get to work with babies.
3. You get to spend time wit teens.
What are three things you think are bad about this job?
1. You get to work in the night.
2. You get to work in the weekend.
3. You have to work whenever they need you.
Could you see yourself doing this job in the future? Why or why not?
Yes, because I really like babies and I like helping other people out.