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If contracting sounds like something you'd like to do, here are some things to consider before you choose a healthcare placement firm.
| Points To Consider | How On Assignment Compares | | How long has the company been serving staffing needs? | On Assignment has been placing professionals on contract, contract-to-hire and direct-hire since 1985. | | Is the company active in the JCAHO certification process for staffing agencies? | On Assignment is one of the 14 members of JCAHO's Advisory Council for Healthcare Staffing Services and has received the formal Intent to Certify Letter. | | Does the company participate in professional organizations and healthcare associations? | On Assignment is dedicated to advancing the practice and profession of healthcare. We sponsor classes and seminars to meet your continuing education requirements. And we’re active within many leading professional organizations, such as Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA), Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), Radiology Society of North America (RSNA), American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), National Teaching Institute/American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (NTI/AACN) and American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) to name just a few. On Assignment staff attend meetings and contribute many hours serving on boards, committees and advisory panels. | | Is the company a nationally established, financially stable organization? | On Assignment is a publicly traded company on the NYSE, continuously maintaining both profitability and service excellence. | | How does the company support their employees and assure appropriate placements? | We believe that knowledge is the key to successful matches. We use an in-depth screening process and personal interaction with every candidate to gauge his or her credentials, personality and career goals. We also work closely with our clients to understand their needs, formulate position descriptions and assess workplace environments to ensure a technical and cultural match. | | How quickly can I expect to be placed? | On Assignment recruiters know their markets and clients inside and out, quickly matching qualified candidates to specific hiring needs. After candidates complete the pre-screening process, they are typically placed on an assignment within 1 to 2 weeks. | | Is the benefit package competitive and suited to my needs? | On Assignment's benefit package is one of the most comprehensive, competitive and flexible plans in the industry. | | If my desired assignment is not available right now, will the company actively market the industries and areas I want? | At On Assignment, we don’t wait for jobs to come to us. Instead, we recruit candidates with specific skills and utilize our extensive national network of contacts to find the job you want. |
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