Coping with Compassion Fatigue—Tips for Medical Professionals
Working in healthcare is stressful. Hospitals are open year-round and around the clock, and those who work in healthcare see patients at some of their worst moments. The schedule and job often require tremendous amounts of compassion—which the best healthcare workers are known for. However, even the best healthcare workers can experience burnout and compassion […]
How to Stand Out Over the Other Healthcare Job Candidate
Searching for a new job can be challenging. Employers may receive many applications for each posting, and it’s easy to get discouraged during your search. There are a few important things you can do to help you stand out over other candidates for healthcare jobs. Do a Skills Inventory What are your skills? What traits […]
Five Things Healthcare Personnel Want from Their Managers
Personnel needs may vary depending on individual preferences, the healthcare facility, or particular circumstances. However, there are several common things that healthcare personnel want from their managers. Listening It can be incredibly frustrating when it feels like no one is truly listening. This is true at work, just as it is in other aspects of […]
Taking a Sterile Tech Certification? Here Are Some Test Review Resources
Preparing for a test can be nerve-wracking. It can be more difficult when you’re not sure what to study, are unsure about how the test will work or don’t know the best way to prepare for that particular test. There’s good news if you are preparing to take a sterile tech certification test: there are […]
Six Seconds to Impress the Hiring Manager: How Should Your Healthcare Resume Be Organized?
One – two – three – four – five – six. That’s how many seconds a hiring manager might spend looking at your resume when you apply for a job; that’s a short time to make a good impression. Will your resume go in the trash, or will it earn you further consideration? Put Relevant […]
How to Stay Up to Date with the Latest Sterilization Techniques
Sterile processing technicians play an important role in any healthcare environment. That’s why it’s essential to provide them with the skills and tools they need to do their jobs; this includes providing them with appropriate sterilization equipment. Continuing education ensures that they are familiar with the latest techniques to sterilize new equipment. Reference the Product […]