Life in the Fast Lane: A Glimpse into the World of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Professional

Every day, while most people go about their routines, a group of unsung heroes tirelessly works to save lives and provide critical care. They are the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals, the first responders who swiftly arrive at the scene of emergencies, ready to tackle any medical crisis that comes their way. Let’s delve into… Read more »

Tips for Hiring and Retaining Millennial Healthcare Professionals

Millennials are quickly becoming a significant force in the healthcare industry. As the largest generation in the workforce, they bring unique skills, values, and expectations to the table. To attract and retain millennial healthcare professionals, organizations must understand their needs and preferences. What is important to millennial healthcare professionals? Offer Work-Life Balance Millennial healthcare professionals… Read more »

The Smart Way to Land Your Dream Healthcare Job: Go Temp-to-Hire

Accepting a temp-to-hire position in the healthcare industry can be an excellent way to explore potential employers and ensure that the role is the right fit for you. This type of employment arrangement allows candidates to work on a temporary basis before the employer decides whether to extend a permanent job offer. Taking a temp-to-hire… Read more »

Why you should consider becoming a CST

If you are interested in healthcare and enjoy working with your hands, becoming a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) may be the perfect career path for you. As a CST, you would play an essential role in the operating room, working alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to ensure that surgical procedures are performed safely and efficiently.… Read more »

Your 2021 Healthcare Staffing Plan – are You Prepared?

This has been a tough year for healthcare. With a global pandemic creating shortages of talent, how can you be sure you’re prepared for what 2021 might bring? It’s important to start now and consider your staffing needs for the year to know where to look for help when it’s needed most. Here are a… Read more »

Stay Healthy with National Handwashing Awareness Week

Did you know the first week in December is National Handwashing Awareness Week?   And, with COVID cases spiking around the country, keeping our hands clean is one of the best lines of defense. So, get your workplace involved and have everyone brush up on their handwashing knowledge.    Why Handwashing Works  When you wash your hands, soap molecules act like crowbars. They pry dirt, oil, and germs from your skin. In addition, soap breaks down the outer membrane of many microorganisms and… Read more »

June 2020: The Current Science of Vaccines

It’s hard to find anything in the news today that isn’t about COVID-19. This novel coronavirus has been sweeping its way around the globe and been very difficult to stop, treat, or prevent. You can see in news stories from around the world that some countries have been able to keep it contained and that… Read more »

Happy Nurses Week! International Nurses Day and Nursing Around the World

Today, more than ever before, it’s imperative that nurses are appreciated. Nurses are finding themselves on the front lines of a massive global pandemic, and it can take a serious toll on their own health, safety, and mental wellbeing. When the theme of the 2020 International Nurses Day was chosen, Nursing the World to Health,… Read more »

What Does it Take to Become an EMT?

Do you think a career path as an EMT is right for you? Emergency medical technicians are among the first responders in medical emergencies, so the training involved is highly specialized. EMTs are dispatched to the scene through 911 calls and assist with immediate medical needs as well as provide transport to the hospital. If… Read more »

Blockchain Technology in Healthcare: How Can it Help?

You may not have realized you’ve heard of Blockchain before, but you have. This is the technology closely related to cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin. It’s also been used in a variety of other industries, such as manufacturing and shipping. Did you know that Blockchain technology is becoming a big part of healthcare? What is the trend,… Read more »