The healthcare industry will grow despite people leaving the profession due to burnout. Now is the opportunity for those who have considered a new and stable career in healthcare. The medical field needs workers and hiring trends will accelerate well after the Coronavirus pandemic is under control. Managing expectations is key to what you can do. Here are some things to keep in mind:    

Plan for Certifications  

Experience may not be required, but you might have to earn a certification for some roles. Something like a nursing License or CPR certification is required depending on the position. It can take anything from a few months to a few years to get the necessary qualifications, from a certificate to a degree. Being up to date on your skills and seeking additional training puts some candidates at an advantage.  

Highlight Transferable Skills   

Transferable skills can be limiting in this industry since expertise is a requirement for quite a few healthcare roles. However, customer service or front desk office jobs require managing different tasks. Other soft skills are decision making, adaptability, multitasking, ethical judgment, collaboration, and conflict management.   

Expect Entry-Level Work  

Rarely can someone outside of the profession waltz in on their first day to work in a mid-level role. You cannot manage a team if you have too little health care experience. Manage expectations that you will have to complete basic tasks if you a new to the industry. You might even need to volunteer to see if you like the setting and know this is what you want to do as well.   

Be a People Person  

Talent needs to be at its best from a character standpoint as well. Empathy and compassion will carry you extremely far in healthcare. The capacity to know the individual experience of the patient without having a relationship creates an essential conversational skill for a healthcare worker.   

An Openness to Learn  

There is a steep learning curve in the hectic medical field where patient care is a top priority. Do not react disproportionately to a stressful situation. Reflect and form new habits. Learning every day is vital for navigating the difficulties of healthcare.  

As a health care staffing agency since 1988, WSi has experience with selecting the best candidates in the various spectrums of healthcare positions from admin to the experts. Speak to one of our recruiters today.