Are you interested in becoming a medical assistant or licensed vocational nurse (LVN)? Healthcare professionals in Austin are in demand, and CyberTex has programs that can help you start a lifelong career as a medical assistant or LVN.

Are Healthcare Professionals in Austin in Demand?

Austin’s healthcare system is expanding. There are fifty area hospitals, with more under construction. As new hospitals open in Austin, there will be a need for healthcare professionals like medical assistants and nurses. There are additional reasons for the demand for healthcare professionals. They include:

Population Growth

Austin is one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States. As of 2022, Austin is the 10th largest city in the United States, with 974,447 residents. The Austin metro area population is growing at a rate of 1.3%, according to the 2022 Census Bureau population estimates. Growth in population means a need for more healthcare professionals to offer medical services at Austin hospitals, physician offices, long-term care, and other medical facilities.

Baby Boomers Living Longer

When baby boomers were born, the life expectancy was 63 years old. Now, the baby boomer generation is expected to live 79 years. With increased life expectancy comes increased chronic disease. Rates of diabetes, high cholesterol, Alzheimer’s, and other medical conditions increase the need for healthcare services. This also means a need for more medical assistants and LVNs.

Advances in Medical Technology

Some advances in medical technology have changed the healthcare industry’s landscape, increasing life expectancy and demanding additional healthcare professionals. These technologies include:

mRNA Technology – a rapid development vehicle for new vaccines. This may expand beyond vaccines into many different treatments for protein-based drugs like antibiotics.

Telemedicine – remote clinical services supported by medical assistants and nurses. It offers convenience and the ability to manage a higher volume of patients.

Virtual Reality – helps with a lot of psychological illnesses and conditions, as well as pain management. It has also improved the process for medical professionals and is used as a training tool in vocational schools.

Artificial Intelligence – can help accelerate diagnosis and detect diseases earlier, which allows medical professionals to discover life-threatening problems quickly. AI also assists medical professionals in building comprehensive treatment plans that help patients better manage their conditions.

CRISPR – clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats- is an advanced gene-editing technology that can cut off infected DNA strands in human genomes.

Digitization of Health Care Records – long gone are the days of paper records, sorting through thousands of files and looking for a needle in the haystack. Now, medical assistants and nurses can find complete patient records with digitized health care records. These records can help improve health outcomes as doctors will have a full picture of the many symptoms, medications, and diagnostics at their fingertips.

What Does a Medical Assistant in Austin Do?

Medical assistants work in physicians’ offices and 50+ hospitals in the Austin metropolitan area. They are responsible for clinical and clerical tasks. These tasks include:

Clinical Tasks

  • Greet and Room Patients
  • Take Patient Vital Signs
  • Record Patient Health History
  • Sterilize Medical Instruments
  • Perform Phlebotomy
  • Help Physicians with Patient Exams
  • Collect and Prepare Samples for Laboratory Testing

Clerical Tasks

  • Schedule Appointments
  • Answer Phones
  • Support Medical Staff with Billing and Coding
  • Enter Patient Information into Electronic Health Records
  • Replenish Inventory of Medical and Office Supplies

What Does an LVN in Austin Do?

LVNs also work in the 50+ hospitals in the Austin Metro area. They focus on clinical tasks and are supervised by registered nurses and physicians. LVNs are responsible for the following tasks:

  • Monitor Patient Vital Signs
  • Provide Patient Care and Comfort
  • Educate Patients on Proper Post-Surgical Care
  • Report the Patient’s Status to the Supervisory Staff
  • Document Patient Care
  • Collect Samples for Testing
  • Perform Routine Lab Testing

Final Thoughts

Are you ready to meet the demand for medical assistants and LVNs in the Austin area? If so, let CyberTex help with short-term technical training programs to equip you for entry-level employment. With small class sizes, career services, and financial aid for those who qualify, you can start working on your new career path and believe in yourself because we do, too.

Want to Learn More?

Medical Assistant Program

The Medical Assistant Training Program at CyberTex Institute of Technology takes excellent care of you by providing hands-on training, practical experience, and the support it takes to get started in a medical assisting career without spending years in school. You will learn clinical and administrative skills and prepare to work in physician’s offices, hospitals, and other medical facilities.

Vocational Nursing Program

Classes for the Vocational Nursing program are conducted in a student-friendly atmosphere conveniently located in Austin, Texas. After graduating from the Licensed Vocational Nursing program, students can apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), and start their exciting new career immediately.

Contact us today to learn more about our Austin campus.