Career Pathways | Health First

Health First has been providing quality healthcare to Brevard County for more than 80 years thanks to the strength and compassion of our talented team. Here, you’ll instantly feel connected to something bigger a community grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions, compassionate care, and deliver wellness for all.

Our associates are powered by purpose - a shared vision of serving the wellness and health of our community. And we love to support Health First associates as they grow in their careers.

While many healthcare facilities offer challenging, rewarding jobs, few offer what Health First does - boundless opportunities to branch out in the career path of your choice. Whether you choose a clinical or non-clinical path, there are an abundance of meaningful jobs you can pursue that require little experience to get started. Through our exceptional training programs, we’ll provide you with as much mobility as you’d like - with the opportunity to train and learn while being paid.

Join our more than 9,000 associates who work together to lead the way to more personal, convenient, and connected care than ever before. If you want to drive change, think freely, and push the boundaries of what we perceive wellness to be, discover the various career paths Health First has to offer.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS

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The LPN Apprenticeship Program is a partnership with local colleges and the Florida Department of Education. We are excited to welcome more LPNs to begin or continue their Nursing careers at Health First.

Program Highlights:

Open to applicants currently enrolled in, or who have completed the first semester (first 15 weeks) of an LPN program at an academic partner.
The LPN Apprenticeship Program on-the-job learning competencies will begin when the Semester 2 of the LPN program begins.
The apprentice will be eligible to transition to the Nurse Residency Program following graduation from the LPN Program and passing the NCLEX.
Upon successful completion of the LPN Apprenticeship requirements, the LPN Apprentice will receive the Apprenticeship Program Completion Certificate from the Florida Department of Education.

Interested in our LPN Apprenticeship Program? Apply today!

Health First is now accepting applications for our Cardiac Monitor Technician Training Program (CMT), an on-the-job training program!

Once accepted into the program, you will be hired into a current position and will be paid while you learn. Upon successful completion, you will transition into a Cardiac Monitor Technician position. This course is Instructor-Led with Online Learning and clinical rotations done at one of our four Health First hospitals.

What we’re looking for
Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
If you are admitted to the Health First Cardiac Monitor Technician Program, Health First will:
- Hire you to work as an associate while you are in school. Your experience will give you a head start when you're readu to begin working as a CMT.
- Provide on-the-job training

What you'll do:

CMT's are responsible for the continuous monitoring of hospotal patients' cardiac rhythms, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias, and documentation on cardiac monitor strips. You'll be responsible for identifying heart rhythm changes and trends.
Working closesly with RNs, Physicians, and other healthcare personnel, you'll assist in the delivery of care during a patient's hospital stay.

Interested in joining our cardiac tech/monitor tech program? Apply today!

We offer a unique opportunity to gain employment with us while training for your Pharmacy Technician License!

What we’re looking for
No experience required!
Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
Work Experience: Customer service experience preferred; cashier experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Patience, positive attitude, cooperation, working well with others, friendly, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, attention to detail - thoroughness.
Attention to accuracy, organized, good communications skills (orally and in writing), ability to handle and work well under stress.
Good listening skills, good social skills, perform multiple tasks at one time, and can make quick accurate decisions.
Ability to evaluate medical literature.

What you’ll do:
Our pharmacy technicians work closely with HealthFirst pharmacists to ensure the health and safety of their patients. Pharm Techs locate, dispense, pack, and label prescribed medications for patients. They work collaboratively with a licensed pharmacist to ensure accuracy before dispensing to the patient.

Interested in joining our pharmacy tech program? Apply today!

Join our team! We invite you to start your career as a Phlebotomist with Health First.

What we’re looking for
Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong computer skills
Excellent customer service skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and organize work

What you’ll do:
As a phlebotomist, you will be responsible for using aseptic or sterile technique in the extraction of blood from patients via venipuncture or capillary collection. Proper identification of patients and laboratory specimens as well as proper transportation methods to performing departments requires critical thinking and communication skills.

The Trainee will learn through interactive online/didactic instruction, student laboratory, and clinical experiences to provide quality phlebotomy service. In this role, you will also ensure optimal support of laboratory testing activities through timely, accurate specimen collection of blood specimens. It's also especially important to interact with customers in a friendly, courteous, professional, and appropriate manner at all times.

Receive on-the-job training while you work as a Health First Associate
6-week blended learning course provides hands-on experience with clinical and virtual classes
Books and material costs are included

Interested in joining our phlebotomy training program? Apply today!

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PAID TUITION PROGRAMS

We'll cover your tuition - you'll get a head start on your future.

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Health First is now accepting applications for our Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program. Enjoy paid tuition at a local school while you work as a Nursing Support Assistant within one of our 4 Health First hospitals! Upon completion of the course and obtaining your Certified Nursing Certification, you will transition into a CNA position.

What we’re looking for
Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

What you’ll do:

CNA responsibilities include:

Monitoring vital signs and responding to patient calls
Feeding, bathing and moving patients
Documenting patient information

Interested in joining our certified nursing assistant program? Apply today!

We are currently accepting applications for a unique opportunity! If you have earned a high school diploma, passed a background check and are offered a position with Health First, you will be admitted to Eastern Florida State College’s (EFSC) MA program.

What we’re looking for
Qualifications:

Candidates must have a high school diploma, pass a background check.

What you’ll do:
As a Medical Assistant, you’ll help care for patients and support front desk functions while working alongside physicians, nurses and other office staff.

As a participant in our MA program, you will:

Work as a per diem associate while you are in school (“Per diem” means you would work as needed in a variety of shifts and locations and your hours would be flexible).
You may choose from a variety of per diem roles, such as Patient Observer, depending on your experience and availability.
You must work at least 12 hours a month
Your experience will give you a head start when you’re ready to begin working as a MA
Provide you up to $5,000 in financial assistance for your tuition
You pay the remaining costs for your books, lab fees and uniforms
You must complete the program within 12 months
You must agree to continue working at Health First for 24 months after graduation

Interested in joining our medical assistant program? Apply today!

Join our team! We invite you to start your career as a Radiology Tech with Health First.

Are you interested in a career in Radiologic Imaging? This is the place to start! Offering a special opportunity to EFSC Radiologic Technology students, where you earn money and experience while pursuing your Associate's Degree!

What we’re looking for

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be actively enrolled in Associate's of Science in Radiography at Eastern Florida State College, and in good standing

Primary Accountabilities

What you’ll do:

Effectively documents and communicates pertinent and required information
Reports all malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associates and management.
Maintains current CPR certification and renews certifications before the expiration date
Practices aseptic and sterile techniques
Assists the technologist in producing images consistent with departmental protocols and image quality standards
Ensures accurate and timely assistance to the radiologic technologists
Accurate and timely loading of the CR reader
Monitors and complies with Joint Commission/ACR standards and performs all job functions in accordance with Federal, State and Regional requirements to ensure compliance to these standards
Ensures all required documentation is scanned into the correct patient’s exam folder in PAC

Interested in joining our radiology tech training program? Apply today!

We offer a unique opportunity to gain employment with us while enrolling in Eastern Florida State College’s Registered Respiratory Therapist program.

What we’re looking for
Qualifications:
Candidates must complete all General Education and/Prerequisite courses:

Composition 1
General Psychology
College Algebra
Humanities (Any)

It is highly recommended that all courses are taken prior to the application deadline.

General Biology
Microbiology
Introduction to Chemistry
Anatomy & Physiology 1
Anatomy & Physiology 2
Medical Terminology
Complete the online application for admission to the respiratory care

Program under student applications in myEFSC.

Register and Take Respiratory Care during the summer session during your application period.
Complete Community Service hours.
Meet with a Health Science Advisor to get a Points sheet.

What you’ll do:
A Respiratory Therapist is responsible for monitoring and treating patients with temporary or chronic respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis or emphysema. In this role, duties include interviewing patients and completing diagnostic tests to determine their respiratory conditions, communicating with physicians and nurses to develop patient treatment plans and administering respiratory treatments to patients based on their unique conditions.

This program will allow you to:

Get a head start on your career
Receive on-the-job training while you work for Health First as an equipment technician or nursing support assistant
Join our team as a Per Diem associate, and we will provide tuition assistance

Interested in joining our respiratory therapy program? Apply today!

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ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS

LPN Apprenticeship

Cardiac Tech / Monitor Tech

Pharmacy Tech

Phlebotomy Trainee

PAID TUITION PROGRAMS

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Medical Assistant (MA)

Radiology Tech

​Respiratory Therapy