Rbnz Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I have worked in a rural critical access hospital for 5 years. I assist gen surgery, ortho, and OB/gyn in the OR. I also see family clinic pts and see pts in the wound clinic. When needed I see pts in general surgery and ortho surgery clinic as well. I got wound certified and recently underwent a certification for rad/onc and am available to help them when needed. I already make a very good salary. I would argue that with new certifications and responsibilities it should only increase my hourly rate. Am I wrong in thinking this or even asking for a raise for these extra qualifications? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas5814 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I think extra work and extra capability means extra pay if it has value to the organization. IMHO you have to look at it from a purely monetary standpoint. Do these extra certifications and their attendant responsibilities generate more revenue for the organization? If the answer is yes then you should ask for a raise in kind. If the answer is no then they have no "cash value". That may sound a little mercenary but it is the way of the world. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted November 4, 2020 Moderator Share Posted November 4, 2020 this is a tough one logically and financially - duh sort of dumb - YES but the old bean counters are always looking of ways to fatten the bottom line on the employees hard work - - good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAdmission Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Most facilities these days are run by scuzzbuckets that think they are doing you a favor by employing you. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surgblumm Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 From an administrative viewpoint, you would be told that you are doing the same job that you did yesterday. Congratulations on your PERSONAL accomplishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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