How To Get a Job in a Hospital

Introduction

If you are interested in working in a hospital, but dont have any medical experience, there are still jobs in a hospital you can get. There are a variety of employment opportunities available in hospitals and finding you of the non-medical jobs may help you decide if you want to pursue a career in the medical field. If you have experience in the medical field and are looking for a job in a hospital, there are many medical related jobs available as well.

Step 1

Getting a job in a hospital can be as easy as going to your local hospital whether large or small and inquiring about jobs at that particular hospital. There are many types of hospitals you may want to consider when seeking employment at a hospital. Depending on where you live you may have you of the following hospitals near you:

• Small community hospital-usually located in the rural areas and smaller cities.
• University hospital-these are generally teaching hospitals and are affiliated with an area university.
• Veterans hospital-where veterans receive medical related hospital services.
• Children's hospital-these are usually for patients 21 years and younger.
• Cancer hospital-these hospitals focus on cancer patients ranging from treatment options to surgeries.
• Women's hospital-these hospitals are focused on the care of women and most will include a birthing center.

Step 2

If you are visiting the hospital in person, you would need to ask for information on where you can apply for a job. Most hospitals will have a human resources or personnel department who handles the application process for all new applicants.

You may also find listings for hospital jobs in the classified ads located in any newspaper. In looking for a job in a hospital you may want to browse your local ads and the areas surrounding you. It all depends on how far you want to commute.

Step 3

If you really want to get an overall look of hospital jobs and how you can land a job in a hospital, you should initiate a search online for hospital jobs. Most hospitals have websites where they include employment information. Some hospitals are independently owned and some are not. When searching for area hospital jobs it helps to know that some larger corporations own many hospitals and they will also have websites that contain information about the facilities they own. Some examples of such corporations are:

• Covenant Health
• Baptist Healthcare Systems
• Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)
• Those are only a few of organizations or corporations that own and operate hospitals in many areas. For a more complete listing you can visit: http://www.ushospital.info. 

Step 4

Once you find an available job in the hospital you choose, you will need to complete the application process online or in person, submit a resume, and be ready for an interview. For jobs that are not medically related you will find hospital job titles such as:

• Maintenance
• Housekeeping
• Cafeteria
• Laundry attendants
• Clerks
• Collections
• Gift shop
• Switchboard operator
• Case manager
• Social worker
• Accounting
• Human Resources

Step 5

Hospital job titles you will find for trained medical personnel would be:

• Doctors
• Nurses
• X-ray techs
• Therapists
• Pharmacists
• Dietitians
• Lab techs

Once you submit your application in person or online it is recommended you follow up with the human resources or personnel department to make sure they received your information. Some suggested websites you can use for job searches all over the United States are:

• http://www.allhospitaljobs.com 
• www.indeed.com 
• www.monster.com 

 

Good luck in your search for a hospital job and make sure you are prepared to make a great first impression during your interview.

 

Tips

• If you havent been contacted for an interview after a few days, it is a good idea to follow up with the potential employer and make sure they received your information.
• Prepare a well-written resume that is neatly formatted.
• Search online and in your local area classifieds.

 

 

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