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Has the lack of a college degree hindered your career advancement?Then Session 2 of the Abraham Lincoln Employment Series, Abe Lincoln, not qualified to run a hospital facility department? is for you. This High Reliability podcast is a rebroadcast of our YouTube presentation of the same name. offers a unique look at the healthcare employment market of 2022, using the experiences and education of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.Degreed, non-degreed, human resources professionals, and hiring managers will find the class useful as they try to navigate a challenging employee market.The video answers the question, could Abraham Lincoln survive the initial employment screenings of hospitals and healthcare organizations in 2022? The answer may surprise you as we delve into some of the most critical issues facing a dwindling employee market. Perhaps most importantly, the video asks and answers, What is the why?G/MA NuggetsFor a full listing of jobs we are recruiting for,  please see here.Gosselin/Martin Associates will have a booth at the ASHE Annual Conference in Boston July 17-20, stop by and see us at booth 1423.Catch up on the Abraham Lincoln Employment series here.

High Reliability, the podcast that focuses on healthcare facilities management, welcomes Dennis Morelli. Dennis is the Shelter Property & Projects Manager at Peace Ridge Sanctuary in Brooks, ME. The Sanctuary calls itself a "Loving Home for Neglected and Abused Animals." Before he transitioned to Peace Ridge Sanctuary, Dennis was the Director, Design & Construction at Maine Health, a multi-hospital system headquartered in Portland, ME. In his role, Dennis had oversight of design and construction for the entire Maine Health System. Dennis' career transition has been a significant and rewarding one. The transition includes delivering calves on a farm and learning that donkeys and calves can operate doors independently!  We also discuss with Dennis:Becoming an architect and wearing multiple hats at Peace Ridge Animal Sanctuary (3:00);Comparing Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) to The Joint Commission and discussing animal infrastructure (11:00);Transitioning from healthcare to animal design and care (26:00);Answering the question, What is it I want to be doing with my life? (37:00);Talking about demand, care, and Dennis' favorite animals (53:00).To learn more about Peace Ridge, please see here.  You will occasionally hear Dennis' beagle in the background during the podcast. We hope you enjoy it, it is appropriate given the podcast content! G/MA NuggetsFor a full listing of jobs we are recruiting for,  please see here.Gosselin/Martin Associates will have a booth at the ASHE Annual Conference in Boston July 17-20, stop by and see us at booth 1423.Catch up on the Abraham Lincoln Employment series here.

High Reliability, the podcast that focuses on healthcare facilities management, presents the third episode in the Abraham Lincoln Employment Series, titled What's the Why? A Healthcare education podcast. Our guest is Jim Smith,  Director of Engineering & Emergency Management at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, VT.   Jim is well qualified to discuss the topic of education and healthcare management. Jim has both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees, but he joined the Navy out of high school and achieved his first healthcare facilities management job without a college degree. Jim had to convince Rutland Regional hospital to hire him for the Manager of Engineering role, a story he tells in the podcast. Jim has an interesting perspective on the degree. He joined the Navy from high school, then transitioned into the commercial nuclear industry. He then became a Pastor with his church, a true career transition. Each stop on Jim's career journey prepared him well for his healthcare facility management roles. Topics discussed with Jim include:Discussing the Navy's Nuclear Power School and program (4:00);A career transition to Pastoral work (22:00);Leaving the ministry and finding a path into healthcare facilities management (32:00);On the need for a college degree at the management level of healthcare facilities (34:00);Converting life and work experience to college credits, and some encouraging words for those seeking a degree while working full-time (47:30);Transitioning military experience to healthcare facilities management (58:00).Read more about the Lincoln Employment Series here.G/MA NuggetsFor a full listing of jobs we are recruiting for, see here

High Reliability, the podcast that focuses on the world of healthcare facilities management, previews the Abraham Lincoln Employment Series, debuting this June and sponsored by Gosselin/Martin Associates.We were sitting around the office recently and thought, what would happen if Abraham Lincoln sent in his resume for a facilities management job that we were recruiting? That question was the genesis of The Abraham Lincoln Employment Series. In our first episode, using Abraham Lincoln’s resume from 1865, which we created, we will apply his resume and the lessons we can garner from it to today’s chaotic employment/resume market. The debut episode will feature fun Lincoln resume facts, but most importantly, the information you can use to craft a more compelling resume in 2022.Lincoln may have lived in the 1800s but core communication principles, which are really what a resume is, a communication tool, remain relevant today. So sign up for the seminar on June 2 at noon Eastern.June 2: Dissecting Lincoln’s Resume: What we can learn from it  (Register)Read more About the Lincoln Employment Series G/MA Nuggets1) If you know your Rush history, you will probably catch the butchered name of their lead singer, Geddy Lee, my apologies.  For the full video, see here. 2) The podcast references 38 Special and their video Back Where you Belong, which can be viewed here. 3) For a full listing of jobs we are recruiting for, see here

High Reliability, the podcast that focuses on the world of healthcare facilities management, welcomes Stephen Terrano.  Stephen is presently Director of Engineering at the Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Vassar Brothers is a member of the  Nuvance Health healthcare network. If you are soon opening a new hospital, or if you are just interested in stories from a career spent in Engineering, listen to Steve. Most recently, in 2021, Vassar Brothers Medical Center completed a $550 million expansion which doubled the number of available rooms. New building openings, in this case, the opening of a new Patient Pavilion, are never smooth, and Steve and I spend a great deal of time in the podcast discussing the opportunities and challenges in opening a new building.Prior to joining Vassar Brothers, Steve was a Director Of Engineering And Operations at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY. Steve has also owned his own MEP firm in New York City. He has worked for Carrier Corporation, Johnson Controls, and as an  Executive Vice President for Sodexo.   Topics in today's High Reliability include:Fatherly advice on joining healthcare to give back, and making mistakes  (3:30);Valuable insights on  working for yourself, working in contract services, and working as a direct hospital employee (13:00);Mission statements and core values (19:00)Lessons in opening up a new hospital building, including The Because List (24:00);Challenge the known and accept the unknown (32:00);The 90-Day Rule (44:00).As always, thank you for listening!Jobs, Jobs, JobsWe have many job opportunities we are recruiting for, including two Vice President roles and three Director roles, and a Director of Planning, Design, and Construction. See here.

High Reliability, the podcast that focuses on the world of healthcare facilities management, takes a look back at the month that was in healthcare facilities with The News in 5 for April 2022. This quick podcast sounds the alarm on the availability of experienced healthcare facilities management talent. Topics discussed include: The Market: We discuss some disturbing employee trends;The Organization: We look at large organizations, and the challenge of work/life balance while working in healthcare;Career Best Practice: Leadership lessons from World War II and B-24 Bomber veteran (and Hollywood legend) Jimmy Stewart via the book “Mission, Jimmy Stewart and the Fight for Europe.”G/MA Nuggets1) We have many job opportunities we are recruiting for, including two Vice President roles and four Director roles. See here.

High Reliability welcomes Scott Hemingway to the podcast. Scott has an interesting and unique career journey, he is presently the Director Of Security and Parking at Signature Healthcare, in Brockton, Massachusetts.  Prior to joining Brockton Hospital in 2019, Scott spent 10 years with LifeSpan, a RI-based healthcare system.  Scott has a completely different professional life prior to beginning his healthcare employment. In  2008, he retired as a Lieutenant after 23 years of service to the Rhode Island State Police. Scott also has military experience which includes being a Staff Sergeant with the Rhode Island National Guard, where he was assigned to the 243rd Regional Training Institute as a Certified Instructor. Areas of instruction included Military Police School, Nonlethal Weapons, and Modern Army Combatives.  Scott owns his own consulting firm,  The Hemingway Group, located in Warwick, RI. More information on The Hemingway Group can be found below. In this episode, we discuss:A unique career path, from Military Police duty in the Philipines to delivering a baby with the RI State Police;Healthcare surprise: What Scott did not expect to find, but found, in his transition from law enforcement to healthcare  (18:00);Equipping staff to deal with combative patients and family members in a chaotic age of Covid (23:30);Hospital risk and security (35:00);The importance of Critical Thinking in today's workplace  (38:50);TJC emergency standards at the top of Scott's mind (56:30).High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function. About the Hemingway GroupThe Hemingway Group is a Security Consulting service that specializes in finding solutions to the multidimensional and asymmetrical security issues that continually plague all facets of Government, Businesses, Educational Institutions, and Healthcare Systems. THGLLC conducts Vulnerability/Risk Assessments, Threat Assessments, and Security Evaluations. Please find more information about the Hemingway Group here.New rolesGosselin/Martin Associates is working with Children's Wisconsin to fill their Vice President, CHW Campus & Support Service role, Bassett Healthcare Network to fill their Vice President, Non-Clinical Support Services, as well as Griffin Hospital in Connecticut, Holy Cross Hospital in Florida, and Everett Hospital in Massachusetts to fill their Director of Facilities Management roles. We are also forwarding interested candidates directly to the University of Vermont Medical Center for their open Plant Operator positions. See all jobs here. 

High Reliability welcomes Patrick Rhinehart to the podcast. Patrick is the System Director of Environment of Care & Life Safety at Northside Hospital in Georgia. The Northside System spans 25 counties with five acute-care hospitals, more than 580 outpatient facilities, 4,100 providers, and 25,500 employees. Episode 5 of "So, You Want to Be..."In this episode of High Reliability, we re-introduce So, You Want to Be..., a podcast episode dedicated to exploring the various roles available in healthcare facilities management. Patrick became our first Director of Environment of Care and Life Safety guest. He grew his career at Northside, becoming Sr. Project Engineering Coordinator, then Manager of Compliance, and presently the System Director of Environment of Care & Life Safety.In this episode, we discuss:Firefighting and landing on the healthcare career path;Expanding your knowledge base to do your job (13:00);Learning to enjoy teaching (24:30);Soft skill versus technical skill breakdown in the EOC/LS role (39:45);How do I become a System Director? (47:00).High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function. New rolesGosselin/Martin Associates is working with Children's Wisconsin to fill their Vice President, CHW Campus & Support Service role, and Griffin Hospital to fill their Director of Facilities role; see all jobs here. We anticipate several new jobs to roll out within the next week or so on our site, including another Vice President opportunity. So please check back in for the latest. 

High Reliability welcomes Oluyemi Oshinowo to the podcast. Oluyemi is the Healthcare Facility Manager at the Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Specialist Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. Oluyemi becomes our first guest from the Continent of Africa.High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  The Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Specialist Hospital provides Nigeria's first world-class, one-stop centre for the comprehensive treatment of cancer and specialist conditions. Marcelle Ruth was opened to provide easily accessible, world-class cancer treatment. Built on Victoria Island, Lagos, they offer the highest standards of care with the latest treatments and technology in comfortable surroundings.As Oluyemi and I discuss Nigeria and healthcare facilities management, we look at some similarities and some differences, including:The genesis of the Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre & Specialist Hospital, and some background on Lagos and local care;Career paths, making a move to healthcare facilities management (18:00);Creating change and learning (28:00);On facing challenges (50:00).Thanks to Oluyemi for appearing on the podcast!Links to further information on topics Oluyemi discussed on the pod1) To view Oluyemi's hospital, see here https://marcelleruth.com2) Oleyumi mentions two local items in the podcast; learn more here   https://nigerianfinder.com/how-to-know-original-shea-butter-in-nigeria/and https://www.allnigerianrecipes.com/fufu-recipes/pounded-yam/New rolesGosselin/Martin Associates is working with Griffin Hospital to fill their Director of Facilities role; see all jobs here. We anticipate several new jobs to roll out within the next week or so on our site, including at least one Vice President opportunity. Please check back in for the latest. 

High Reliability welcomes Lamar Davis to the podcast. Lamar is the Director of Facilities Engineering & Support Services at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago, IL.  High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function. Lamar has had a lengthy career in healthcare facilities management in the Chicagoland area. In addition to the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Lamar has worked in facility leadership roles at  Access Community Health Network, Provena Health, and Advocate Health. Lamar has volunteered nationally and locally with the American Society of Healthcare Engineering. He has mentored individuals throughout his career.   Our far-ranging conversation speaks to the soft skills needed in healthcare facilities management, to which Lamar offers several insights. Additional topics covered include:About the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, and unique challenges directing a facility located in America's third-largest city;Working with staff to find and cultivate interpersonal skills (13:00);The Great Resignation, and creating an Apprenticeship program to help alleviate  (23:00);Lamar's strategic career path, and having fun while navigating it (27:30);The changing nature of the facilities discipline, and Lamar's thoughts on the balance of soft skill versus hard skills needed in leadership positions (44:00);Mentors, taking on a mentoring role, and overcoming the thought that I will be replaced if I share what I know  (47:00).Thank you for listening to the High Reliability podcast. To learn more about the Ability Lab, please see https://www.sralab.orgComing AttractionsPlease stay tuned to our website for our latest job promotions. In the next week, we will be promoting:Director, Facilities for Griffin Hospital in Connecticut  A Vice President opportunityA  Director, PDC opportunity While you wait for these roles to appear, check out our new website, our Partnered Search Program, and the revamped  Gosselin/Martin Career Hub.