There is a Catholic hospital that I would really like to work at in the future. I am not Catholic, nor have I ever attended a Catholic school in my past. I did a semester of my clinical rotation at this hospital and really enjoyed the facility. It also have a psychiatric floor, which is why I really would like to get my foot in the door. However, I wonder if it is a useless pursuit to continue to apply to this hospital?
I have applied for RN positions (I don't graduate until May 2012 - so I am not surprised by being denied these positions), patient care technician positions, and a dietary aide position. I know times are tough, but I now wonder if it's because I am not Catholic or haven't attended a Catholic school in the past. The professors I know that work there both are Catholic and went to Catholic schools. I know a couple students who work there and have went to Catholic schools in the past (whether HS or college.) Could this be a reason for not be considered for positions? Should I mention something about my appreciation for the hospital's Catholic tradition in the cover letter?
I know that for most Catholic schools you must be Catholic to work there. Although I didn't think it's true for hospitals, are they more likely to hire someone with a Catholic background and education?