Career Center | What makes nurses want to stay put? The reasons might surprise you

By Allison Ellis / Special to NWjobs Long hours on your feet. Dealing with intense life-or-death situations. Combine that with recent changes in equipment, technology and an aging population, and the job of nursing -- one of the most vital

Job Calendar | Doctors Without Borders information session

Medical and non-medical professionals are invited to an evening presentation to learn more about how you can join Doctors Without Borders' pool of dedicated aid workers. You'll meet experienced Doctors Without Borders aid workers from the Seattle area and hear

Career Center | What's that new number on my W-2?

By Diane Stafford / The Kansas City Star Look closely at your new W-2 form this tax season. Notice Box 12 and a two-letter code, DD. If you work for an employer with 250 or more workers, information in that

Career Center Blog | Some surprisingly hot sectors for jobs in 2013

With the endless 2012 election now ancient history and the fiscal cliff just a bad dream, the general feeling this month is that 2013 is going to be at least a slight improvement over the stagnation of the previous year.

Career Center | Gains from cranes: Modest job growth for Seattle area in 2013

By Randy Woods / Special to NWjobs In spite of the lingering concerns over the slow economic recovery and the 286,000 people still out of work statewide, many forecasters agree that Washington, and especially the Puget Sound region, is poised

Career Center | At some firms, smokers need not apply

By Renée C. Lee / Houston Chronicle Smokers beware: Puffing away could reduce your chances of landing a job, particularly at a hospital or a health-care facility. Methodist Hospital System in Houston recently announced it will implement a tobacco-free hiring

Job Calendar | Nurse.com Nursing Career Fair

Join Nurse.com at the Washington State Convention Center to explore RN job options with local and national healthcare organizations, discover the latest in healthcare trends by attending free educational seminars and enjoy a fun and rewarding day designed just for

Career Center | Tips for making good open-enrollment choices

By Claudia Buck / Sacramento Bee Like a sore tooth, choosing your health care plan can be a real pain. Confusing choices, funny-sounding acronyms and rising premiums are mind numbing. But one thing is clear: If you're fortunate enough to

Job Calendar | WuHsing Tao School open house

WuHsing Tao School provides academic and clinical training in Traditional Five Element Acupuncture and Psychology. Come to an open house for the opportunity to see the school, interact with current students and to find out more information about our programs.

Career Center Blog | No free soda, sauna or shuttle, but what perks are you missing?

So maybe you're sweating it out at a not-so-great-paying job, just trying to stay positive and make some solid career moves to take you ahead. But it seems like while you're counting pennies all you hear about from friends, or

Career Center | Good Job: Lara Oso, MS Navigator

What do you do? I work with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MS Navigator program. Our goal is to give people with MS the tools, knowledge and confidence to make decisions about their needs, opportunities and rights in life with

Job Calendar | WuHsing Tao School open house

WuHsing Tao School provides academic and clinical training in Traditional Five Element Acupuncture and Psychology. Come to an open house for the opportunity to see the school, interact with current students and to find out more information about our programs.

Job Calendar | WuHsing Tao School open house

WuHsing Tao School provides academic and clinical training in Traditional Five Element Acupuncture and Psychology. Come to an open house for the opportunity to see the school, interact with current students and to find out more information about our programs.

Job Calendar | WuHsing Tao School open house

WuHsing Tao School provides academic and clinical training in Traditional Five Element Acupuncture and Psychology. Come to an open house for the opportunity to see the school, interact with current students and to find out more information about our programs.

Career Center | What are the best jobs in Seattle? Check out the Top 10

View CareerCast.com's full Best Jobs in Seattle report.

Job Calendar | Odyssey Hospice recruitment fair

Odyssey Hospice is recruiting for the following full-time positions in Seattle: RNs, certified nursing assistants, medical social workers and a spiritual care coordinator. Register online, email trutigliano@odsyhealth.com or call 817-378-4248. Please bring your resume.

Job Calendar | Odyssey Hospice recruitment fair

Odyssey Hospice is recruiting for the following full-time positions in Seattle: RNs, certified nursing assistants, medical social workers and a spiritual care coordinator. Register online, email trutigliano@odsyhealth.com or call 817-378-4248. Please bring your resume.

Career Center Blog | Health-care training may be a good career investment

If there's any certainty about searching for a job in today's market, it's that long-range predictions will always be unreliable. But as we mark not only 2012's halfway point but also our nation's 236th birthday this week, it seems a

Job Calendar | Rehabilitation Job Fair

The UW Rehab Job Fair attracts students and professionals from the field of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, prosthetics and orthotics and PTA and OTA programs for face-to-face meetings with prospective employers. Attendance by OT and PT

Career Center | Niche nursing: Specialties that are in demand

By Katie Ormsby / Special to NWjobs May 6 marks the start of National Nurses Week. The annual celebration emphasizes the value of nursing while educating the public on the important role the profession plays in meeting the country’s health-care

Career Center | GoodJob: One Nurse At A Time's Sue Averill

What do you do? I’m a “humanitarian snowbird,” taking breaks from ER nursing to volunteer abroad. I’ve had the privilege of eating goat with Nigerian villagers, riding a Darfur nomad’s camel, and treating frontline war wounded. I co-founded Seattle-based nonprofit

Career Center Blog | Think outside the hospital to build nursing experience

One of the enduring myths in the job-search world is the idea of getting into a "recession-proof career," one that will always have high demand for job candidates no matter what the economy is doing. While these mythic careers are

Job Calendar | Nursing career fair

Meet with nurse recruiters from Puget Sound area hospitals and health care agencies. Share copies of your resume. Learn about Seattle Pacific University's nursing programs.

Job Calendar | Amerigroup Seattle Job Fair

Amerigroup RealSolutions is opening a Seattle office and is hosting a career fair for the following positions: health plan leadership, marketing, provider relations, managed care nurses and social workers and clinical administration.

Job Calendar | Health Care Job Fair

Highline Community College is hosting a free health care job fair open to community members and students. Meet directly with employers who are hiring for nursing, medical assistant, clerical, in-home care, transcription and many more positions.

Career Center | Experts optimistic about Seattle's job market in 2012

By Katie Ormsby / Special to NWjobs Will 2012 be the year Seattle’s job market recovers from the recession? Arun Raha, chief economist for Washington state and the executive director of the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, believes the Emerald

Career Center | Hot job: Nuclear medicine technologists

The job: Nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients and then monitor the tissues and organs in which the drugs localize. They operate cameras to detect and map the radioactive drug in the patient’s body to create diagnostic images.

Career Center Blog | Where should federal dollars be spent for worker training?

Much of the debate in the Other Washington these days is about what the federal government can or cannot do to help boost the economy. The debate is crucially important for the country, but it rarely has much impact at

Career Center | Emphasize relevant skills for medical admin job

Q: My wife is looking for a medical receptionist position on the Eastside. She has plenty of experience. Any suggestions? -- G.S., Bellevue Kristen says: Medicine is one of the top industries in the Seattle area. Overlake Hospital Medical Center,

Career Center | Cool Job: Malaria researcher Alexis Kaushansky, Ph.D.

What do you do? I’m a postdoctoral scientist at Seattle BioMed in Stefan Kappe’s lab, where our focus is malaria vaccine research. I design and conduct experiments, share the results of those studies in papers and presentations and write grants

Career Center | Five hot jobs: Digital age, aging population reshape employment projections

By Dave Carpenter The Associated Press If you’ve been fantasizing about becoming a farmer, it’s time to pick another daydream. No other occupation category has seen a bigger decline, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Twitter strategist or

Career Center Blog | Outrage of the week: On maternity leave? No home loan for you!

There are so many reports of maddening workplace and work-related practices these days that I've decided to create a recurring feature called Outrage of the Week. This week's outrage: [Photo by Flickr user Xbeckie boox] The New York Times

Career Center | TV vs. real-life nursing: Seattle RNs debunk myths about their profession

By Katie Ormsby Special to NWjobs Nurses are educated, autonomous and critical to our health-care system. Yet television shows constantly reinforce antiquated stereotypes, marginalizing the profession. In honor of National Nurses Week, several Seattle nurses clear up the five TV

Career Center | Cool job: Flight nurse Jeff Richey

What do you do? I am a flight nurse and regional manager for Airlift Northwest, an air ambulance company that transports about 3,500 patients a year by helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft. Best part of the job? Being able to help

Career Center Blog | Self-employed? How to get 'group of one' health insurance

Last fall, the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) delivered the exciting news that freelancers, independent contractors, and sole proprietors in our state could now qualify for group health insurance plans by declaring themselves a "group of one."

Career Center | Jobs in Demand: dental hygienist

Outlook: Employment of dental hygienists is expected to increase 36 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 2,510 dental hygienists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $94,500 in 2009.

Career Center | Where the jobs are: Experts forecast growth in several sectors in 2011

By Randy Woods Special to NWjobs Bank failures, massive layoffs, furloughed workers -- the recession has created a long string of bad news in employment in the Seattle area. But as we begin 2011, there appears to be more than

Career Center Blog | Prediction: The biggest workplace stories for 2011

Although it was no 2009, this past year was another doozy for the U.S. workforce. So rather than reminisce about the many ways 2010 whooped the collective hide of the working public, let's look forward to the new year. Following are

Career Center | Six careers likely to have staying power in the years to come

By Dawn Dugan Salary.com What will the help-wanted ads look like in two years? In five? In 10? As the world evolves, so do job trends and job descriptions. It’s important to structure your career so that your job will

Career Center | Puget Sound area offers plenty of opportunities for bilingual speakers

By Jean Parietti Special to NWjobs King County is a cultural goldmine for interpreters. The U.S. English Foundation tallies 118 languages spoken here, making it the nation’s second-most linguistically diverse county after Los Angeles. As one of 47 staff interpreters

Career Center | Explore future earning potential before deciding on a degree program

By Kristen Fife NWjobs Corrected version Q: I want to go back to school to study physical therapy; currently, I have only a high-school diploma. I've been looking at associate degree and bachelor's degree programs. How do I figure out

Career Center | Physical therapists keep patients moving and help prevent disability

Outlook: Employment of physical therapists is expected to increase 30 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 2,090 physical therapists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $70,730 in 2008.

Career Center Blog | How to find a job in the federal government

According to Where the Jobs Are, federal agencies will be hiring more than 270,000 workers for mission-critical jobs by the end of September, 2012. Most federal hiring will be concentrated in five professional fields: Medical and Public Health, Security and

People's Picks 2010 | Favorite Eastside company

Evergreen Hospital Medical Center With more than 3,200 employees at Evergreen, this Kirkland hospital is certainly one of the largest employers on the Eastside. And the word in from its employees is that it's also the best. "We have

Career Center | Medical assistants keep doctors’ offices running smoothly

Outlook: Employment of medical assistants is expected to increase 34 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 5,120 medical assistants in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $33,510 in 2008.

Career Center | Local hospitals cultivate a variety of perks to attract and keep top employees

By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs Evergreen Hospital Medical Center CEO Bob Malte serves lunch to employee Suzie Schandl during the hospital’s Summerfest employee-appreciation event on Aug. 12. For each job opening at Puget Sound-area health-care providers, there’s often

Career Center Blog | UW, Virginia Mason are hiring, but competition is fierce

While the health care industry is definitely hiring, competition is fierce and out of hundreds of applicants, only a handful are getting interviews. Understanding how companies function and communicating your value in accordance with their needs can greatly increase your

Career Center Blog | Plugging into demand for health care IT jobs

It's no secret that health care is one of the few growth areas for job seekers, both locally and nationwide. For decades, the health care industry has gone through chronic and well-documented shortages in nursing and in physical therapy personnel.

Career Center Blog | Thinking of a career in health care? Tips from a resume expert

As you've no doubt heard a few thousand times, health care is one of the few U.S. industries still on the rise. In fact, of the 20 vocations the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects to grow the fastest this

Career Center | Epidemiologists develop ways to prevent or control the spread of disease

Outlook: Employment of epidemiologists is expected to increase 15 percent over the 2008-18 decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 170 epidemiologists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $66,320 in 2008. The job: Epidemiologists

Career Center | These five careers support nurses and require less than two years of training

By DeAnn Rossetti Special to NWjobs Surgical technician Shane Edwards helps Paul Friedrich get comfortable at Valley Medical Center. (Linda Hughes) Nurses get their own day (May 6), week (May 6-12) and year (2010 is the International Year of

Career Center Blog | Balancing act: Inside the life of an OR nurse

Nursing has been hailed as one of the most recession-proof careers today. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that jobs for registered nurses will grow by 22 percent this decade, which the BLS says is "much faster

Career Center | Home health aides help the disabled, chronically ill and elderly with daily living

Outlook: Employment of home health aides is expected to increase 50 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 4,180 home health aides in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $23,150

Career Center | Cardiovascular technologists use equipment to assist physicians with diagnoses

Outlook: Employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians is expected to increase 24 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 260 cardiovascular technologists and technicians in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage

Career Center | Medical records and health information technicians bring order to patient records

Outlook: Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase 18 percent over the 2006-16 decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 2,490 medical records and health information technicians in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned

Career Center | Training programs abound for surgical technologists, who assist in operating rooms

Outlook: Employment of surgical technologists is expected to grow 24 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. The number of surgical procedures requiring a technologist is expected to rise as the population grows and

Career Center | Health care administrators earn a good wage in a growing field

Pay: The 1,640 health care administrators in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area in 2007 earned a median wage of $49.81 an hour or $103,600 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job: These administrators plan, direct, coordinate and

Career Center | Local medical facilities reflect health care industry's strong employment outlook

By Teresa Kenney Special to NWjobs TERESA KENNEY Dr. Russell Van Gelder performs an eye exam in one of the examination rooms of the newly opened UW Medicine Eye Institute in Seattle. Its scenic setting, vibrant culture and great

Career Center | Health educators impart wellness information in a variety of settings

Pay: The 1,010 health educators in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $52,450 in 2007, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle 50 percent earned between $41,700 and $64,590. The job: Health educators work to

Career Center | Movement toward electronic medical records will bring healthy, diverse job growth

By Linda Hughes Special to NWjobs ISTOCK The day will come when your doctor will type notes directly into a computer rather than rely on pen and paper. Some day your medical records will be in one electronic file

Career Center | A wealth of opportunities awaits nurse's aides, who provide hands-on patient care

Pay: The average wage in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area is $13.20 an hour, or $27,450 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle 50 percent earns between $23,420 and $31,010. The Job: Nursing aides help care for

Career Center | Grateful patient became a nurse educator -- and many more like him are needed

By Linda Hughes Staff Writer LINDA HUGHES Nursing students watch as educator Neil Foltz prepares a needle for an injection. From left, Magdala Thermidor, Caroline Fewing (seated) and Kelly Finn are students at Renton Technical College. When ironworker Neil

Career Center | Hospital internship program provides on-the-job training for operating room nurses

By Paul Craig The (Vancouver) Columbian Southwest Washington Medical Center is growing its own qualified nurses. Instead of struggling to find qualified applicants to fill nursing positions that demand experience, hospitals are providing that experience on site. Nursing internship

Career Center | Washington state is home to a host of health care education and training resources

Across Washington state and throughout the Puget Sound region, nurses are clearly in high demand. But so are the specially trained support staff, technicians and clinical specialists whose health care skills meet the needs of a growing population. An associate’s

Career Center | Competition for pharmacists is high -- and so are the salary and incentives

By Caina Calvan McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The enticement was hard to refuse: a signing bonus of $30,000. The wad of cash would help with student loans, and who could turn it down -- on top of a

Career Center | Colleges offer a variety of degrees to meet high demand for health care workers

Courtesy of ARAcontent Medical research, technological advancements and a population that is living longer are all reasons that the health care field continues to grow. Many new jobs are emerging in this ever-changing field each year, and to meet

Career Center | Assisted-living facilities face increasing demand for skilled, compassionate staff

By Linda Hughes Special to NWjobs In 2011, the first baby boomers will turn 65. By the time 2050 comes around, nearly 21 million Americans will be 85 or older vs. 5.3 million in 2006, according to the U.S.

Career Center | Diagnostic medical sonographers earn a good salary in an expanding field

Outlook: Overall employment of diagnostic medical sonographers is expected to increase by about 19 percent from 2006 to 2016, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 610 diagnostic medical sonographers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a

Career Center | Turnover, aging population contribute to critical shortage of registered nurses

By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs It's going to take a lot more than a simple shot in the arm. With growing demands for qualified health care professionals needed to staff hospitals, clinics, schools and other settings in the

Career Center | Physical therapy students face new hurdles -- but an excellent employment outlook

By Linda Hughes Special to NWjobs It isn't easy to find a physical therapist on unemployment. The people who help patients regain mobility, coordination and strength after an injury or disease are in high demand -- and limited supply.

Career Center | By the numbers: Fast facts about health care jobs

By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs Now you know: Seven of the 20 fastest-growing occupations in the United States are health care-related. By 2016: Employment for home health care aides (including self-employment) is expected to skyrocket by 49 percent.

Career Center | Dental assistants are smiling about their prospects in a fast-growing industry

Outlook: Employment of dental assistants is expected to grow 29 percent from 2006 to 2016, among the fastest growing occupations over the projection period. Pay: The 5,100 dental assistants in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $38,240 in

Career Center | Registered dietitians enjoy a solid hiring outlook in health-conscious Puget Sound

By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs Yo-yo dieting. Binge eating. Food allergy reactions. High cholesterol. Kerry Neville has seen them all. As a Puget Sound-area registered dietitian, Neville knows that designing meals for optimum health can be a challenge,

Career Center | Needs in homeland security and health care translate into demand for interpreters

Outlook: Employment of interpreters and translators is expected to grow 24 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. This growth will be driven by strong demand in health care settings and work related to

Career Center | Hybrid health care careers blend medical knowledge with research, business or law

By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs Some 1,065 doctors and other medical staff provide award-winning care for fragile young patients at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. But far from the emergency room and a few miles from the

Career Center | The employment outlook is healthy for athletic trainers who treat injuries

Outlook: Employment of athletic trainers is expected to grow 24 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. Job growth will be concentrated in the health care industry, including hospitals and offices of health practitioners.

Career Center | Opportunity by any other name: Look beyond health care job titles, focus on skills

By Suzanne Monson Special to NWjobs Don’t let the job title fool you. There are hundreds of job openings in health care settings throughout the Puget Sound region -- and many of the same positions have different names. “One

Career Center | Employment outlook for radiation therapists is on a strong, steady rise

Outlook: Employment of radiation therapists is projected to grow by 25 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 180 radiation therapists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of