Health Care Services in the Los Angeles Basin Report
A High-Growth Industry
Introduction
In May 2018, the Center for a Competitive Workforce released its second report in a series of industry “deep-dives” analyzing industries critical to the economic health of Los Angeles and Orange counties. This second report examines the health services industry and was produced through a collaboration with the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC).
Industry Outlook
The health care services sector is expected to be a significant source of good-paying jobs over the next five years in the Los Angeles Basin, which encompasses Los Angeles and Orange counties. This report analyzes major shifts occurring in the industry and identifies middle-skill jobs, those requiring less than a bachelor’s degree, that have the brightest future in the region.
$141B
in economic output annually in the Los Angeles Basin, accounting for nearly 10 percent of the gross regional product
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More than half of the jobs in the industry are middle skill and that percentage is expected to grow
3,147
health-related awards in the 2016-17 academic year in the two counties
Top Occupations In Health Services
Within the health services industry, 15 occupations were identified that show promise in the region. All occupations are middle skill, meaning they require some education or training beyond a high school diploma, but less than a bachelor’s degree.
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Health services workers typically earn higher than average wages compared to the regional economy
$65k+
Employees in health care earn, on average, $65,030 annually
$73k+
Of the sectors analyzed, hospitals pay the highest wages, $73,550/year
High-Growth, In-demand Health Services Jobs
These occupations show promise. They pay solid wages and will be needed for years to come.
Cardiovascular Technologists
and Technicians
What they do: Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes.
Dental
Hygienists
What they do: Administer oral hygiene care to patients.
Emergency Medical
Technicians and Paramedics
What they do: Administer basic emergency medical care and transport patients to medical facilities.
LICENSED
VOCATIONAL NURSES
What they do: Care for ill, injured or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities.
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging Technologists
What they do: Monitor patient safety and operate MRI scanners.
Medical and Clinical
Laboratory Technicians
What they do: Perform routine medical laboratory tests for disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Medical and Clinical
Laboratory Technologists
What they do: Perform complex medical laboratory tests for disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Medical Records and Health
Information Technicians
What they do: Compile, process and maintain medical records of patients and classify medical concepts into the health care industry’s numerical coding system.
Pharmacy
Technicians
What they do: Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
Phlebotomists
What they do: Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations or research.
Physical Therapist
Assistants
What they do: Assess, plan and execute rehabilitative programs to improve or correct disabling conditions.
Radiologic
Technologists
What they do: Use scanning modalities, such as X-rays and CT scans, for diagnostic or research purposes.
Surgical
Technologists
What they do: Assist in operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses or other personnel.
REGISTERED
NURSES
What they do: Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
Respiratory
Therapists
What they do: Assess, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders.
QUADEERA
NDJOCK-MATIP
A high-tech career in health data
- SCHOOL: East Los Angeles College, Class of 2015
- PROGRAM: Health Information Technology, A.S.; Medical Coding, certificate
- EMPLOYER: Caban Resources
- JOB TITLE: Clinical data abstractor
For Quadeera Ndjock-Matip, medical coding is all about saving lives.
As a clinical data abstractor in the quality department at Los Angeles USC Medical Center, the data analysis she conducts helps improve patient outcomes.
And while her job typically involves top-notch computer skills, it also hinges on interpersonal communication with physicians and nurse managers.
“Our efforts are moving the needle. Hospital readmission, mortality, length of stay—all of that gets better when the care is better,” she said.
Ndjock-Matip spent 14 years as a property manager, but weary of frequently moving, she decided it was time to go back to school when her son reached high school. She worked a full-time job and went to college on the weekends. It wasn’t easy, but she stuck with it.
“You need to stay laser focused,” she said. “Keep moving. That’s what I did.”
Health Services Jobs on the Rise
Understanding where health services jobs are now, and in the future, is critical for tailoring training and career education programs, as well as regional policies to prepare a workforce that is competitive in a fast-changing global economy.
Which Jobs Pay the Best Wages?
Health services jobs have a positive employment outlook and pay well. These jobs offer a meaningful way to make a positive difference in people’s lives and the community, while offering wages that can support a family and improve standards of living.
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Health Care Training Hotspots
In Los Angeles and Orange counties, 25 community colleges offer 20 unique certificate and degree programs related to health care. The health care programs in the region that awarded the most certificates and degrees mirror the occupations with the most projected demand—registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses and radiologic technologists.
Connecting Job Seekers with Health Careers
Los Angeles County America’s Job Centers, also known as WorkSource Centers, serve over 250,000 individuals each year and assist clients with accessing training providers in the community. These one-stop centers are overseen by seven Workforce Development Boards (WDBs), a sample of their data is shown in this report. WDB health care programs with the most participants include:
- Certified nurse assistant/home health aide (608 participants)
- Medical assistant (181 participants)
- Phlebotomy technician (154 participants)
- Medical biller/coder (78 participants)
Connecting Job Seekers with Health Careers
Los Angeles County America’s Job Centers, previously known as WorkSource Centers, offer key linkages to training, serving over 250,000 individuals each year. These one-stop centers assist clients with accessing training providers in the community and are operated by seven Workforce Development Boards (WDBs), three of which provided data for this report. WDB health care programs with the most participants include:
- Certified nurse assistant/home health aide (608 participants)
- Medical assistant (181 participants)
- Phlebotomy technician (154 participants)
- Medical biller/coder (78 participants)
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Los Angeles, CA 90006
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Los Angeles, CA 90031
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Los Angeles, CA 90031
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(323) 275-9309
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Pacoima, CA 91331
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(818) 492-4065
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222 W 6th St
San Pedro, CA 90731
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6109 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
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4401 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90043
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1006 E 28th St
Los Angeles, CA 90011
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958 E 108th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
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(323) 563-5683
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14565 Lanark St
Los Angeles, CA 91406
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(323) 432-4399
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10950 S Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
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(323) 971-7640
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5849 Crocker St
Los Angeles, CA 90003
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(818) 782-2520
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1773 E Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90002
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(818) 504-0334
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9024 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Sun Valley, CA 91352
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(213) 763-5955
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400 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015
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(310) 732-5700
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2220 E 114th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
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(323) 249-7751
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2900 S Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
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(323) 293-6284
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5446 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230
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(310) 309-6000
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3415 S Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034
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Mary Keipp
(310) 572-7680
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9207 Eton Ave
Chatsworth, CA 91311
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(818) 701-9800
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3550 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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(213) 805-4273
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5301 Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
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14101 E Nelson Ave
La Puente, CA 91746
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7807 Compton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90001
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13420 Van Nuys Blvd
Pacoima, CA 91331
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2550 W Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801
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15538 Colorado Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
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