Remember the Teeter Totter?

Do you remember the Teeter Totter that was in the playground behind your elementary school? The fun came when you and a friend jumped on opposite ends of the long wooden board and took turns being “up” and then being “down”. The trick was getting off, this is what required the skill, one rider needed to slide off but not let go of the teeter board since they had to let the other person down slowly. Without this consideration the other person would be sure to hit the ground with a THUMP.

As our group at Next Iteration works with healthcare professionals that are transitioning from one position to the next we keep in mind the lessons from the Teeter Totter. This being that it is important to ease out of the position that you are leaving to soften the blow for the group that you are leaving behind. So if you are in the midst of a search for a new job and anticipate that you will be leaving your current group here are a few recommendations…

• Finish: If you have ongoing projects try to wrap them up, or at least get them to a position where they can be handed off.
• Organize: Make sure that all of your work is organized and complete.
• Schedule: When possible try to lighten your work schedule so that when you resign there are fewer spots to fill.
• Cross Train: If you have unique knowledge/responsibility then consider bringing another peer up to speed on what you know that they do not.
• Document: Be extra sure to document everything that you do, leaving a strong paper trail will help the rest of the group when you are gone
  

The world is not flat, but it is small; putting some consideration into how you are leaving your current position is well worth the time and effort. Just like the Teeter Totter the group you are with are the ones that you have had fun playing with, it may be time to get off and move on to other fun stuff, just don’t jump off too quickly. If you THUMP the person on the other end it is sure to leave them with a bad memory of you!

Happy and Healthy Hiring.

One successful candidate and employer at a time.

Lynden

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) - Awareness is the Key

Most of you know that I usually post about recruiting or career topics - especially for physicians. Some of you may be aware that in a very personal way, my life has been touched by HCM. 180 days ago my husband who was one week short of his 40th birthday died suddenly and for us very tragically. HCM turned out to be the culprit; but we didn't know until it was too late.

HCM occurs in one in 500 people (1:500). It is the leading cause of death in young athletes under 30 years of age. I want to help get the word out that this is a disease that needs more attention.

Recently Lisa Salberg, Founder and CEO of HCMA (the leading association supporting patients, professionals and education about the disease) and Dr. Martin Maron, Director of the HCM Center at Tufts-New England Medical Center discuss Sudden Cardiac Death in athletes in a 20 minute story on ESPN. Click here to see the story. Please check it out.

Protect your families and friends from this tragic disease.

Thanks.

Happy and Healthy Hiring
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Lynden

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AZ - Radiologist

Here is a hot physician job lead for a radiologist:

This 300 bed regionally and nationally recognized leader in healthcare:

Needs a Radiologist - Womens Imaging/ Mammography - only. Physician will be employed by the hospital and work in a freestanding Women's center which is a hospital department. This candidate must have a Fellowship in Mammography / Women's Imaging and have previous experience and be either board certified or board eligible.

This ideal location offers:
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How to Find a Job When You’re a Phlebotomist

I have invited a guest blogger to share info with you all today. This article is written by Kat Sanders, who regularly blogs on the topic of phlebotomy tech salary at her blog Health Zone Blog. She welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: katsanders25@gmail.com.

If you're a phlebotomist and looking for a job, well, you're in luck. Your profession is one that is actually recession-proof because trained and skilled phlebotomists are in demand in various kinds of healthcare settings. Better still, if you're able to manage your time and your schedule well, you could work part-time in two or even three healthcare facilities and make the most of your time and income. If you're wondering how you can kick off your job search as a phlebotomist, read on to find out:

• Check out local hospitals, private physician practices and other healthcare facilities to see if they have any openings or if they can recommend you to someone who does need a good phlebotomist. Put out the word that you're looking for a job even before you graduate so that people know they can contact you if they find themselves short of a good phlebotomist.
  
• Register yourself with online recruitment agencies where prospective employers can contact you if they have anything that suits your skills and qualification. You need to have a resume prepared and uploaded and keep your eyes open for a listing that you think is suited to you.
  
• Check for job postings on online forums, websites, local newspapers and magazines and in flyers posted in public places.
  
• Ask your friends and family members to keep their eyes and ears open if hospitals and other healthcare facilities are in need of a phlebotomist and to give you a call if they do.
  

Most phlebotomists are also expected to handle administrative duties, especially if they're working at a private practice. So it helps your job search if you have secretarial abilities and are able to organize and manage records well. Besides this, experience will come in handy in your hunt for a job, so even if the first job you get does not pay as much as you thought it would, accept the offer and gain some experience before you think of bargaining for more. Your people skills will also stand you in good stead in an interview because phlebotomists have to be good at putting people, especially young children at ease, before and when they draw blood.

It's not too hard to find an opening in the phlebotomist industry because you don't require much training and job openings are aplenty. Since the training period is comparatively less, you can start earning much earlier than others who choose to enter the medical field.

If you're looking to move up the career ladder in phlebotomy, you could earn more and take on more responsibility as a donor phlebotomy technician (DPT) with the necessary certification, or you could graduate to a supervisory position with a few years of experience and dedication.

Again, check out Kat's blog about salaries at phlebotomy tech salary at her blog Health Zone Blog a blogosphere for health professionals. She welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: katsanders25@gmail.com

Happy and healthy hiring, one candidate at a time.

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Lynden

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