What is the best way to find employment in a hospital or medical setting that is not as a nurse?

I am currrently appling to enter a local community colleges Respiratory Therapy program. Given this senario, I must find something to provide income while I complete the education. I have no choice, bills, kids.....the list goes on.

Anyway, the classes are only offered during the day on a full-time basis. No other option. I currently have a BA degree in business and would like to move into the medical area.

However, when I have applied to a hospital in my area, I am worried that they will not take me seriously. I applied for a 3rd shift patient representative position- it a clerical job registering patients.

This would be a big reduction in pay, and a difference in time- I work during the day now in a full-time capacity. I understand this and am not looking for a highly paid position- just one that works with school. I mentioned on the application that I wanted to go back to school and find something in the healthcare area-Would you think that this was a problem?

Check their web sites directly. Some will only post in local papers if the need is critical and they have not found anyone.

If you are asked to give reason why you would like to work for them- be honest and mention the hours as a motivating positive. Usually if a hospital sees that you are looking to get additional certifications that they might benefit from- they will work with you.

Good Luck.

what you can do is check with your professor at the CC and get his/her recommendation in terms of applying and getting in, and perhaps if he/she knows someone who works there that you can talk to. I would have thought just going to the HR office at the hospital will help but it seems like you've already applied but don't seem to get anywhere with this.
Sometimes asking someone who is directly in that line of work might help getting the "inside scoop".

Good Luck!!

You could get a paying internship at a local hospital. Or if you have a little time you could start as a volunteer and work your way up. You can also work as a receptionist in the emergency room or something of that nature.

Become a CNA you will make good money find a nursing home or a hospital that can certify you. its called a cna certification program.