Top 7 Healthcare Jobs Hiring in Maryland

7 Healthcare Jobs Hiring in Maryland

Change lives and start working in the high-paying, in-demand field of health care.

There are many opportunities across the state for a variety of critical roles. As the demand for healthcare services grows, so does the need for skilled professionals. According to the Maryland Hospital Association, here are the top 7 healthcare jobs hiring in Maryland hospitals and health systems by the latest vacancy rate.

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If you’re interested in a rewarding career with room for growth, consider exploring these high-demand healthcare jobs.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

LPNs provide basic medical care under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors. They monitor patients’ health, administer basic patient care, and provide for the comfort of patients.


Surgical Technicians

Surgical technicians, also known as operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries.


Sterile Processing Technicians

These technicians ensure that all surgical instruments and medical devices are properly sterilized and ready for use. They play a crucial role in preventing infections and maintaining a sterile environment. Similar role is environmental health services.

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Dietitians & Nutritionists

These professionals plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.


Registered Nurses (RNs)

RNs assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration is required. Learn more in Enowtabong Ben’s TikTok

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Radiology Technicians

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians take X-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into a patient’s bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities. Learn more about this role in Zae’s TikTok.


Laboratory Technicians

Medical and clinical laboratory technologists perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Learn more about this role in Emily’s TikTok.


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Allegany County

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Anne Arundel County

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center

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University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Glen Burnie

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Baltimore City

Ascension Saint Agnes

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Grace Medical Center

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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

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Kennedy Krieger Institute

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MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

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MedStar Harbor Hospital

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MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

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Mercy Medical Center

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Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

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Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

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The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore

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University of Maryland Medical Center

Baltimore

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University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Baltimore

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University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute

Baltimore

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Baltimore County

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Towson

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MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

Baltimore

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Northwest Hospital

Randallstown

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Sheppard Pratt

Baltimore

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University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

Towson

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Calvert County

CalvertHealth Medical Center

Prince Frederick

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Carroll County

Carroll Hospital

Westminster

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Cecil County

ChristianaCare, Union Hospital

Elkton

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Charles County

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center

La Plata

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Frederick County

Frederick Health

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Garrett County

Garrett Regional Medical Center

Oakland

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Harford County

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Bel Air

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Howard County

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Columbia

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Kent County

University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown

Chestertown

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Montgomery County

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

Rockville

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Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center

Silver Spring

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Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

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Holy Cross Hospital

Silver Spring

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MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

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NIH Clinical Center

Bethesda

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Surburban Hospital

Bethesda

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Prince George's County

Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center

Fort Washington

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Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center

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MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Clinton

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University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center

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University of Maryland Laurel Medical Center

Laurel

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Somerset County

TidalHealth McCready Pavilion

Crisfield

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St. Mary's County

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital

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Talbot County

University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton

Easton

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Washington County

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Hagerstown

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Meritus Health

Hagerstown

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Washington, D.C.

Children’s National Hospital

Washington, D.C.

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Wicomico County

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Salisbury

Salisbury

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TidalHealth Peninsula Regional

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Worcester County

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Explore Education Opportunities in Maryland

Certificate Programs

Allegany College of Maryland

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
  • Dietitian Assistant
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Anne Arundel Community College

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Physician Assistant

Baltimore City Community College

  • Coding Specialist
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Carroll Community College

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Medical Biller
  • Medicine Aide
  • Health Science
  • Medical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Registered Behavior Technician
  • Sterile Processing Technician

Cecil College

  • Health Navigator
  • Health Sciences
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Public Health for Healthcare Professionals

Chesapeake College

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

College of Southern Maryland

  • Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
  • Health Sciences
  • Medical Coding Specialist
  • Medical Assisting
  • Medical Coding Specialist
  • Practical Nursing
  • Pharmacy Technician

Community College of Baltimore County

  • Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)
  • Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Medical Coding

Frederick Community College

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

Hagerstown Community College

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Lower Division Certificate
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

Harford Community College

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Health Information Technology
  • Histotechnology
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Medical Assisting
  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Nurse Refresher
  • Phlebotomy

Howard Community College

  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Montgomery College-All Campuses

  • Behavioral Health
  • Emergency Preparedness Management
  • Fire Science and Emergency Services
  • Health Information Management
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • LPNs, Military Medics/Corpsmen, and Paramedics to Registered Nurse

Prince George’s Community College

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant

Wor-Wic Community College

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Two-Year Degrees

Allegany College of Maryland

  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician

Anne Arundel Community College

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Baltimore City Community College

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

Carroll Community College

  • Public Health Concentration
  • National Registry Paramedic
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology Transfer to PGCC (MEA)
  • Nursing, Registered Nurse
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Respiratory Therapy Transfer to PGCC (MEA)

Cecil College

  • Health Sciences
  • Paramedic
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Public Health with Areas of Concentration
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Chesapeake College

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Human Services/Behavioral Health
  • Nursing: Registered Nurse
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Radiologic Sciences
  • Surgical Technology

College of Southern Maryland

  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Environmental Science
  • Health Information Management
  • Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology (PGCC - MEA)
  • Nursing
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Pre-Professional Health Science
  • Radiography (PGCC or JHSM- MEA)
  • Respiratory Therapy (PGCC - MEA)

Community College of Baltimore County

  • Anesthesia Technology
  • Allied Health
  • Emergency Medical Technology
  • Histotechnology
  • Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
  • Medical Imaging/Radiology
  • Mortuary Science
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Respiratory Care Therapy
  • Surgical Technology

Frederick Community College

  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Hagerstown Community College

  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Harford Community College

  • Certified Paramedic
  • Community Health Promotion
  • Environmental Science
  • Medical Assisting
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Howard Community College

  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Military to RN Pathway)
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Montgomery College-All Campuses

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound Technician)
  • Emergency Preparedness Management
  • Health Enhancement, Exercise Science & Physical Education
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Public Health
  • Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Surgical Technology

Prince George’s Community College

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Wor-Wic Community College

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Four-Year Degrees

Bowie State University

  • 2 Degree Programs
  • 1 Bridge Program
  • 2 Certificate Programs

Coppin State University

  • 3 Degree Programs
  • 3 Bridge Programs
  • 1 Certificate Program

Frostburg State University

  • 2 Degree Programs
  • 1 Bridge Program
  • 4 Certificate Programs

Hood College

  • 2 Degree Programs

Johns Hopkins University

  • 2 Degree Programs
  • 4 Certificate Programs

McDaniel College

  • 2 Degree Programs

Morgan State University

  • 2 Degree Programs

Notre Dame of Maryland University

  • 2 Degree Programs
  • 2 Bridge Programs
  • 4 Certificate Programs

Salisbury University

  • 3 Degree Programs
  • 3 Bridge Programs
  • 1 Certificate Program

Stevenson University

  • 2 Degree Programs
  • 3 Bridge Programs
  • 2 Certificate Programs

The University of Baltimore

  • 2 Degree Programs

Towson University

  • 1 Program (Traditional BSN)
  • 1 Bridge Program

University of Maryland – Baltimore

  • 3 Degree Programs
  • 2 Bridge Programs
  • 6 Certificate Programs

Washington Adventist University

  • 2 Degree Programs
  • 2 Bridge Programs