Interview and job shadow at the hospital

ashleypage26 · Feb 23, 2016

Have you done your background check and drug test? I also interviewed for a PCA job, she called an offered me the job, I went and did drug and background, now I'm waiting to hear back. They said it takes about a week, which will be tomorrow. So I'm clutching my cell phone hopelessly waiting for a call lol. There shouldn't be any problems but that doesn't stop me from stressing.

Xailor · Feb 23, 2016

No I wasn't offer a job yet, just to job shadow. How long did you wait until she called you?

ashleypage26 · Feb 23, 2016

Well at the interview she basically said she wanted to hire him. There was someone already working at the hospital that had called and was interested in switching over. However if she did take it then they were going to hire me for another PCA job opening in May. So I basically had to wait a few days for the other girl to decide she didn't want to switch. Do you know if they were interviewing anyone else for the position?

Xailor · Feb 23, 2016

Yeah my interview told me that there was one before me and also 2 more after me. What do you think are my chances ?

ashleypage26 · Feb 23, 2016

I guess that would depend on how much experience/education you have vs the others. Also, how many openings they have. I don't think they can offer the job to anyone until the interview everyone they had called. It's only Tuesday so maybe they are waiting for the others to finish their interviews/shadowing. How was your shadowing though? I didn't get to do that and will also be working on medsurg.

Xailor · Feb 23, 2016

My job shadow went so awesome and I really like the med/surg floor. Everyone work as a team, in which I loved even more. Yeah I figure I should just be real patient about it and just wait because it's totally understandable that they're busy especially with others. I did apply for a full time position and my interviewer said that there isn't a position for that yet right now. So I'm wondering why did they post that specific application up then?

MochaFiend · Feb 25, 2016

My job shadow went so awesome and I really like the med/surg floor. Everyone work as a team, in which I loved even more. Yeah I figure I should just be real patient about it and just wait because it's totally understandable that they're busy especially with others. I did apply for a full time position and my interviewer said that there isn't a position for that yet right now. So I'm wondering why did they post that specific application up then?

Sometimes hospitals post "jobs" to build a candidate file for a later time. Perhaps the manager (HR, more than likely) messed up when entering the job information for future applicants? Still, that is not what I would want to hear when I'm gunning for a FT position.

On a postive note to that issue, in time after your orientation, and based on your level of comfort, there will be plenty of shifts to pick up to compensate *weekends, holidays, call-outs... This could be to your advantage.

As far as your "chances" of getting the offer. It will depend on your competition's experience, education, and how well he or she meshes with the team. The deal breaker at this point is honestly who's the best fit for the team. It's obvious that you've already met the experience and education criteria. So, I feel that you have a good chance, unless superman wears scrubs. :up:

MochaFiend · Feb 25, 2016

I think it's safe to give them a call today, tomorrow (Friday) for certain. He or she may or may not get back to you until next week though because all ___ breaks loose before the weekend (1/2 kidding, 1/2 not). Best wishes!

MochaFiend · Feb 29, 2016

Any word? I hope you got the job!

Xailor · Feb 29, 2016

Yes I did! I'm so happy. I have training and orientation soon wish me good luck !! Thank you :up:

ashleypage26 · Feb 29, 2016

Yay! I did TB test and stuff on Friday and tomorrow I start training! We should keep each other updated! So happy you got the job!