The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is partnering with Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) to offer a free online information seminar focused on career laddering opportunities at the hospital, Wednesday, January 26, noon-1 p.m. Representatives from SMH will share details about entry-level jobs with starting wages in the $16-20 an hour range. The session is part of WRC’s Career Connections program that links women to quality jobs and funded training programs. Participants can attend by phone or computer and will be able to ask questions via a chatbox. 

According to Lori Gentile, director of client services at WRC, the positions available include patient registration representative, environmental aide or technician, sterile processing assistant, patient care technician, linen assistant, multi-skilled technician, patent safety attendant, patient transporter and more. “Participants will also learn about the many paths available to move up and gain additional training and credentials that lead to higher paying jobs,” says Gentile. Speakers include Corey Tyle, a human resources consultant for SMH’s main campus, and Sherolyn Balon, a human resources consultant for SMH’s Venice campus, in addition to SMH frontline workers, Monserrat Carrizal-Martinez and Belinda Smith, both multi-skilled technicians, who will speak about their work and be available for questions. 

Click to register for the webinar.