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job$ somebody's gotta do...                        job$ somebody's gotta do  is a tribute to the late Indianapolis broadcaster,  Jim Gerard,  and his radio feature,  Sounds of the City,  heard weekly on  WFBM-AM  debuting in 1962 .   The host interviewed people with jobs held by very few people, such as a jackhammer or crane operator, or, language interpreter.    Following a 12 day stay in an ICU unit last August, I came away with a profound admiration and respect for those who serve our medical needs.  I am not sure they qualify as angels 24/7, but, during their working hours they fill that role.     There were a minimum of 20 different medical staff assisting me and doing their best to keep me headed in the right direction.  RNs, respiratory therapists, a kidney doctor, heart doctor, lung doctor, ICU trained nurses, aides, and, phlebotom...