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Hi everyone,

I have been working at the same hospital (Pennsylvania) for the last 3 and a half years. Since I was hired I have not been required to have a new criminal record check, child abuse, and fingerprinting done. I am at starting to look for a new job and my question is do I need to renew all of these before applying for another job? Thanks

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Only the new employer could answer that question.

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Specializes in Trauma, Orthopedics.

Wouldn't they do that for you as part of the hiring process?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Most places will do that as a part of the new hire process and pay for it; best to find out from your potential employer.

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New employers will do their own background checks. I am just coming onboard a job where I didn't have to get a 'physical'. I was gobsmacked. No physical or drug test?? I'm not getting medical benefits, maybe that's why. And they are a staffing agency for private duty care, so they can 'fire you at will', unlike the protracted HR and union stuff that usually happens. Anyway, I was asking "are you SURE you don't want me to get a physical etc?" lol and the HR rep seemed shocked that I was shocked.

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Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.

Any drug screens, background checks, etc have always been initiated by my prospective employer

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