Individuals that have gone to school as medical assistants will likely apply for entry-level jobs as a CMA (certified medical assistant). Working as a CMA is rewarding and it helps to know that you’re working in a field that you were trained for. However after a few years into their careers, a medical assistant’s duties […]
In some industries showing off academic achievements on the resume sets top applicants apart from the other; the healthcare industry works a little differently. Reputable healthcare institutions will always look for candidates with sufficient experience, meaning applicants have to develop a resume that shows a balance of academic achievements and relevant experience. Are you a […]
Healthcare is one of the few industries that are projected to grow in the coming years. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for healthcare jobs in the country are expected to grow by 18% in 2016-2026; the increase is equivalent to 2.3 million jobs. Other than the career opportunities that the […]
Searching for a job in the healthcare industry? Finding the right job requires a great deal of commitment and patience. Thus, it’s critical to consider a few factors before you kick start the job search process. Here are the most important questions to ask yourself before finding your next healthcare job:
Anesthesiology is a highly specialized medical field. Anesthesiologists administer anesthesia to patients and monitor their vital functions during surgical procedures. Anesthesiologists may work in various work settings, including operating rooms, labor and delivery units, intensive care units and more. As per recent estimates, the average salary for anesthesiologists stood at $358,638, as of November 30, 2016.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice nurses specializing in the administration of anesthesia.
Although pain management is an extremely rewarding healthcare specialty, finding the right job can be challenging and time-consuming. If you’re a fresh grad, it might take much longer than expected.
According to the National Institutes of Health, around 25.3 million Americans (11.2 percent) suffer from pain on a daily basis for a period lasting over 3 months. 126 million adults (55.7 percent) have suffered from at least some sort of pain in the 3 months prior to the survey being taken.
For a nurse practitioner, the process of getting hired has changed over time. Instead of going through the stressful period of recruitment, professionals are now leaning towards healthcare staffing agencies to provide them with proper jobs.
The use of anesthesia in the United States for surgical purposes has its roots from the 1800s, when nurses first used anesthesia to perform surgery on wounded soldiers during the Civil War.