As you continue working, you may start to think about career advancement. One way healthcare professionals can advance their career is by taking on leadership roles and management positions. To do that, some acquire specialized certificates to enhance their skill set and show their employers their commitment to leadership and management. While the process of becoming a manager will be different depending on your facility, … Continue reading 4 Certificates for Healthcare Career Advancement

The holiday season tends to amplify the need for extra staff, which can be hard to fulfill especially with increasing shortages in the healthcare industry. Healthcare organizations should have a peak demand staffing plan in place for these times so that they can handle surges in patient volume without compromising on patient care and staff well-being.  Many facilities choose to maintain a per-diem or temporary … Continue reading Healthcare Staffing Solutions During Peak Periods

You should always ask questions during a job interview. Not only will it show the interviewer that you are interested in the position, but it will also provide you an opportunity to learn more about the company and the facility. The questions you ask can play a factor in whether you get hired or called back for a second interview. Here are some questions you … Continue reading Don’t Ask These Questions During an Interview!

Starting a new job is very exciting, especially if you have been searching for one and interviewing for months. However, it can also be nerve-wracking. The first day at work can set the tone for your career with your new employer, and you want to make a good impression on everyone. Transitioning into a new role and facility can also mean learning new systems and … Continue reading How to Smoothly Transition to a New Job 

When it comes to healthcare staffing, there is a distinction between urban and rural staffing. Both offer different benefits, and both come with a different set of challenges. As a healthcare worker, you might wonder whether you should take a job in the city or go into rural communities and offer your services there. There are three main areas of differences between the two settings.  … Continue reading Urban vs Rural Healthcare Staffing

MEDRelief Staffing has been in business for 35 years! That’s long enough to run for president. Many of our staff members have been with us for a long time, from 7 years to 31 years. For many in the healthcare industry, motivation is a very important part of the job. Unfortunately, we face a lot of staffing shortages, and many healthcare professionals end up leaving … Continue reading How to Motivate Yourself at Work

In 1988, two technologists who believed continuing education was a cornerstone for radiologic technologists decided to create Advanced Health Education Center. Dissatisfied by the lack of education provided to RT’s and the slow bureaucratic approval process for new educational programs, Marilyn Sackett, MEd, RT(R), FASRT and Brenda Arnett, RT(R) wanted to create a company that can provide career enhancement and new education opportunities to RT’s.   … Continue reading It’s Been AHEC of 35 Years

Becoming a travel healthcare personnel can be a rewarding transition, but many may find the concept confusing or mysterious. There are a lot of misconceptions and myths about travel healthcare personnel that can prevent people from making the transition. Additionally, some might not know how to get started on the process. As a healthcare staffing agency, MEDRelief is here to shine light on the mysteries … Continue reading Debunking Travel Healthcare Myths

Finalizing an employment contract is a significant milestone in your professional journey. However, before you put pen to paper, it’s crucial to conduct thorough due diligence to ensure that the contract aligns with your expectations and safeguards your rights. Before finalizing an employment contract, here are some steps you should take that will empower you to make informed decisions and set the stage for a … Continue reading Contract 101: Finalizing a Contract