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Applying for Out Of State Jobs - MTLookin

Posted: Mar 01, 2013

I'm sure that this question has been asked and answered before, but wanted to bring it up again. Have any of you ever applied for an MT position for a clinic or hospital that was out of state and asked if you could work from home for the clinic/hospital, and you were hired by the clinic/hospital? I see so many ads for MTs, but none are in my state and more than most times, they don't list whether telecommuting is an option (perhaps it is assumed in that regard that the position is for local candidates only), so I figure why not try my luck, apply and ask if they are willing to let me work from home. Thoughts?

OOS jobs & telecommuting - Also looking

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I too have been looking for a remote job, and I have found that if they are offering remote opportunities they WILL put it in the posting. There are some out there, but mostly for 2nd and 3rd shift and really hard to get. Good luck!

The hospital where I worked allowed... - (see message)

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....a few employees to work remotely, even though they lived in another town, but they were still close enough to drive to the hospital for our monthly department meetings and if they had to bring their equipment in to our IT guy for updates, equipment failure, or what have you.

It seems like once upon a time, we had an MT who lived in another state; but she had moved there after working locally for us for a few years, so they already knew her. It was the one exception, at least where I worked. Oh, and she was a Radiology MT, which they always had trouble finding around here.

It's worth a try, but you might keep in mind that if most of their MTs live in the area (even if they work from home), you might be required to be there in person for certain things....so just consider that in how far away you'd apply.

maybe usually but - sm

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My new-found job (found on their hospital site) did not state it was a remote position and did not state that full-time meant 32 hours, both pleasant surprises to me.

Applying for Out of State Jobs - kittendonna

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I have been thinking about the same thing. In fact, I have made a few applications to other Provinces in Canada. What's to lose. If they don't find a suitable candidate locally, they may accept you. Good luck.

I agree...sm - MTLookin

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What do I have to lose if I submit my resume and see if they will bite? I have all my own equipment and reference materials, so the clinic or hospital wouldn't have to come out of pocket to provide those things for me. I'll come back with an update!

I know, I see some really good jobs - all in other states

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sometimes I even wonder if it would be worth moving, but of course my family and my house are here. You hear about people living in those extended stay motels but you'd have to make an awful lot to make that worthwhile.

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