As we prepare to bid farewell to 2017 and celebrate 2018, we looked back on our tips from the last year. Here are a few of our most helpful tips. Latest salary trends for sterile techs in California Considering a career in healthcare? If you enjoy helping people, working behind the scenes, and staying very… Read more »
Some people in healthcare want a job that includes mostly behind-the-scenes, office-based functions. Others want a job that involves working with patients. People who want to spend their workdays doing all of these functions may be drawn to a career as a medical assistant. Benefits of Career In a healthcare environment, everyone works to… Read more »
When you were a kid, did people used to ask you what you wanted to be when you grew up? What did you say? What do you say now? If healthcare has always been on your list of possibilities, you may want to consider a career as a sterile processing technician. Benefits of career There… Read more »
What are your hopes and dreams for 2018 and beyond? Are you searching for a career in the healthcare field? Do you want to help people, make a difference, and earn a good salary? If so, you should consider a career as a surgical tech. Benefits of a surgical tech career Some people make a… Read more »
How was work today? Whether you enjoy every minute of your job or find yourself counting the minutes until the end of the day, you can find ways to make your job – and your workdays – better and more enjoyable. Gratitude can be part of that. Focus on the positive When workdays are tough,… Read more »
When some people choose new careers, they have a long journey ahead of them to reach their new professional destination. There’s good news for some people interested in healthcare careers: that journey may be considerably shorter. In fact, for some healthcare jobs, people can start in two years or less. Surgical tech Surgical techs are… Read more »
What does a surgical tech need to succeed? First and foremost, a surgical tech needs strength, but physical strength is not what’s required here. In this job, a few different kinds of strength can help an individual excel. Strong sense of self Operating rooms can be stressful, especially during emergencies or major surgeries. Mistakes happen,… Read more »
Certifications and licenses are common in today’s society. It gives people reassurance to know that the person rendering a service or caring for them or a loved one in some way has the knowledge, skills, and abilities – and the credentials to prove it – necessary to do the job in question. This is true… Read more »
Language barriers can make everyday situations challenging. This can be especially true for people seeking medical care. When someone is ill, worried, or in pain, even strong language skills may fade temporarily given the stress of the situation. Background Our economy is global, and our communities are increasingly global, as well. That’s why bilingual workers… Read more »
You have a pile of resumes on your desk, and you begin scanning them as you work to fill the vacancy at your organization. A few resumes in, you come across a familiar name: it’s a former employee. Would you consider rehiring this person? There are benefits and drawbacks associated with rehiring a former employee…. Read more »