Hospital Jobs Overview
When you think about hospital jobs, the first people who come to mind might be doctors and nurses. But an army of people with different skill sets and roles are needed for hospitals to run efficiently and successfully so that medical staff can heal illness and injury and save as many lives as possible. In fact, using statistics from the U.S. census, Data USA has identified 948 individual job titles in the average hospital in five broad categories:
- Management, business, and science roles, including nurses, physicians, surgeons, and management occupations that support the hospital.
- Service occupations, including housekeepers, security guards, and food service.
- Office occupations, including administrative assistants, switchboard operators, and payroll.
- Construction and maintenance staff, including equipment repairers, carpenters, and electricians.
- Production, transportation, and material movers, including drivers, power plant operators, and parking lot attendants.
You can start your search for a hospital job by looking for healthcare support jobs. You can get more specific in your search with job titles including:
Hospital Job Training and Skills
Every occupation in a hospital has its own education, training, and skill requirements. But we have good news for entry-level job seekers: You can find many hospital jobs that require only a high school education. Personal care aides, medical secretaries, and billing and coding specialists are just a few of the positions you can consider. If you're interested in seeing what's available, take a look at this diverse list of job descriptions for hospital support jobs.
Update Your Resume for a Hospital Job
No matter what job you're pursuing, you need a resume to get the hiring manager's attention. Do you have a resume? If not, we have step-by-step instructions on how to create your resume using one of our resume templates from across industries and jobs. You can also read our general resume tips. A one-page cover letter is an important part of your applicaton for most positions. If you're feeling overwhelmed, we have cover letter examples for you and tips on writing them.
Interviewing for a Hospital Job
Does the thought of a job interview give you sweaty palms? Monster wants to provide you with some information that might calm your nerves. Take a look at our articles on the most common interview questions. Study those along with Monster's interview tips to prepare strong responses in advance so you can be calm and confidence during your interview.
How Much Do Hospital Jobs Pay?
The pay for working at a hospital is as diverse as the roles and people you'll find there. While you're doing your job search, use Monster's Salary Tools to give you some idea of what you're worth in various hospital job positions. Type in the job title and the location of the job. Along with the median salary for that job in that area, you'll see other helpful information like a possible career path after that job or what the job pays in other areas of the country.
Want to Learn More About a Company You're Interested In?
You need to fit the job, but the job and the employer need to fit you, your personality, and your lifestyle as well. Our company profiles can give you a glimpse into a company to help you make an informed employment decision. The profiles have information including:
- Photos or videos that show what their company culture is like.
- Locations, headquarters, and size.
- Recent job postings.
Are You Dreaming of a Hospital Job? Wake Up and Start the Search!
Are you ready to jump into the job pool? Click on any of the hospital jobs on this page to test the waters. We encourage you to also create a profile on Monster to make your resume visible to recruiters and employers, so they can reach out with job opportunities. On top of that, creating a profile will allow us to send you job alerts and job search tips to help you along the way.