Debra Said:

Looking for a job as STNA or Medical Office Helper?

We Answered:

try Yahoo jobs...

I've been told it's fairly good.

Marcus Said:

Is there any advice for a new Medical Assistant trying to find a job w/ only school and externship experience?

We Answered:

I think you should take advantage of the placement program most likely offered by your vocational school. You should also make the rounds at all the medical complexes and drop off a resume even if they say they are not hiring.

Priscilla Said:

medical lab tech job qualifications? ?

We Answered:

As long as the program is recognized by NAACLS (The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences), includes a curriculum of both theory and clinical rotations that adequately prepare you for the MLT (ASCP) exam, and provide you with the minimum requirements necessary to sit for the ASCP exam or equivalent, then you should have no trouble finding work as a certified MLT afterwards, given you pass the exam. The program should lead to an associates degree.

As far as advantages go, MLTs and MTs (medical technologists) work "behind the scences" which usually means not having to juggle the stresses that come along with direct patient care, but having an undeniable impact on patient care. Those who work in the laboratory become part of the one of the most vital aspects of the healthcare team along with care providers, nursing, and pharmacy. Clinical laboratory testing is responsible for an estimated 70 to 80% of medical decisions.

I work as an MT in a hospital microbiology laboratory and I never find my work to be boring or mundane. New cases, new organisms, and new scenarios never fail to keep it interesting. I enjoy working in the field of clinical microbiology, although, most of the time I don't really consider it work. But, microbiology is one of the most "hands on" areas in clinical laboratory science. Other areas like hematology and chemistry typically use a lot more automation and instrumentation than biological departments that work with live organisms and perform testing that is much more difficult to automate completely.

Check out the link below for a partial (incomplete) list of accredited programs (check with your program director if yours is not listed). I also added a link to the various routes that can be taken to qualify for the MLT (ASCP).

Maria Said:

What's the difference between a Coroner Investigator and a Deputy Medical Examiner?

We Answered:

Usually the same thing, just a difference in title, like "Crime Scene Investigator" versus "Forensic Technician."

Sometimes the DME is a medical doctor, who performs the autopsies, whereas the Medical Examiner is a medical doctor appointed to the position as head of the department.

Hope that helps.

Marlene Said:

What is the best website to find job postings?

We Answered:

Here is a guide to all of the best job search engines on the Web; it explains each one and why they may be best for you.




http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides.to…

Leonard Said:

What websites do you recommend for job searches?

We Answered:

Hi.

Not sure what country you are from, though I suppose it does not matter.

Have you asked any of your college tutors having given classes on your profession they must be able to guide you in the right direction (ie from their experiences)

I would also try:

- googling pharmaceutical / health / research companies in your location

- trying large global companies like Johnson & Johnson, Wyeth, etc and finding out if they have an graduate/internship which alot of these companies have annually..though some have a cut off date.

- type your job description in google search and then add careers / jobs at the end as you may get the correct job search site for that profession wherever you are located.

- also try networking (ie Linkedin,etc)..professional jobsites or even Myspace, networking sites that have job postings.

http://www.linkedin.com/
http://jobs.myspace.com

If you were or are in Australia I would also say to check with

http://www.seek.com.au/
http://mycareer.com.au/
http://www.careerone.com.au/
http://www.jobsjobsjobs.com.au/

or another way would be to look in your local paper or phone book and ring the Recruitment departments from some of the companies directly. They may be able to give you the best advice.

Good luck!!

Kay Said:

Where do I find job postings for the VA Medical centers?

We Answered:

www.USAJOBS.gov From the main page begin a search of the state you live in.
An alternative method is to go to
http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
There are 1155 job openings on this site.