05-21-2015, 09:46 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-21-2015, 09:47 PM by Ratsk Ater.)
I had to write an essay about how I will use these professionalism tips in my medical career. I referenced spongebob in it. Got an A
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Spoiler Professionalism
I’ve learned all I know about professionalism from the teachings of Spongebob Squarepants, so obviously I was a bit skeptical about there being more to learn. Ten seconds into the video my eyes were opened to a whole world of Professionalism that I had never dreamed of. All the cartoons in the world didn’t prepare me for the bombshells dropped in that video. I learned that being polite to everyone, wearing appropriate attire, and admitting my mistakes were vital in being successful in the workplace.
For decades, I thought being polite was simply being more of a Spongebob than a Squidward. It turns out there is a lot more to being polite. You don’t just smile and nod, you actually listen and show empathy. This is especially important in healthcare because they are likely stressed and want emotional support. If my job as a medical assistant was just to get vitals and whatnot, then I would be replaced by a less handsome robot. Instead, my job is to listen and comfort people like an underpaid Dr. Phil or Oprah while also doing my robot labour. Even small things like saying “sir” or “ma’am” will show them that I respect them and make their experience a bit better.
My attire is just as important, if not more, than being polite. While I respect Spongebob’s choice of hard, honest work, I’ve aspired to do a bit more. As such, I’m expected to look the part. My inability to look clean and presentable would reflect poorly on myself and my employer. By looking the part, I’ll hopefully increase their confidence in me and their confidence in the office as a whole. Aside from looking the part, my attire can also influence my ability to do my part. Things like rings and long finger nails can rip gloves and also hold bacteria. No matter how overwhelmingly attractive I look with these things, I simply cannot perform my duties with them.
The final part of being professional, and perhaps the most important, means admitting my mistakes in order to improve them. This part was totally unknown to me, largely because of the simplicity of Spongebob’s profession. For me, as a medical assistant, I’ll need to embrace my numerous goof-ups in order to improve. The video presented a scenario where a staff member forgot to record giving medicine of some sort. The scenario was shown with such talented “acting” that I question rather it was actually acting or not. Still, the point was crystal clear: The only way I can un-stupid myself is if I acknowledge my stupid.
Being professional basically means going beyond the bare minimum. Not just showing up and doing medical assisting duties, but also comforting your patients as much as possible. Not just showing up in pajamas, but showing up in attire that gives a good impression. Not just moving on from your mistakes, but learning from them. In a way, you could say that professionalism isn’t just finishing an essay, but incorporating Spongebob in it as well.
I’ve learned all I know about professionalism from the teachings of Spongebob Squarepants, so obviously I was a bit skeptical about there being more to learn. Ten seconds into the video my eyes were opened to a whole world of Professionalism that I had never dreamed of. All the cartoons in the world didn’t prepare me for the bombshells dropped in that video. I learned that being polite to everyone, wearing appropriate attire, and admitting my mistakes were vital in being successful in the workplace.
For decades, I thought being polite was simply being more of a Spongebob than a Squidward. It turns out there is a lot more to being polite. You don’t just smile and nod, you actually listen and show empathy. This is especially important in healthcare because they are likely stressed and want emotional support. If my job as a medical assistant was just to get vitals and whatnot, then I would be replaced by a less handsome robot. Instead, my job is to listen and comfort people like an underpaid Dr. Phil or Oprah while also doing my robot labour. Even small things like saying “sir” or “ma’am” will show them that I respect them and make their experience a bit better.
My attire is just as important, if not more, than being polite. While I respect Spongebob’s choice of hard, honest work, I’ve aspired to do a bit more. As such, I’m expected to look the part. My inability to look clean and presentable would reflect poorly on myself and my employer. By looking the part, I’ll hopefully increase their confidence in me and their confidence in the office as a whole. Aside from looking the part, my attire can also influence my ability to do my part. Things like rings and long finger nails can rip gloves and also hold bacteria. No matter how overwhelmingly attractive I look with these things, I simply cannot perform my duties with them.
The final part of being professional, and perhaps the most important, means admitting my mistakes in order to improve them. This part was totally unknown to me, largely because of the simplicity of Spongebob’s profession. For me, as a medical assistant, I’ll need to embrace my numerous goof-ups in order to improve. The video presented a scenario where a staff member forgot to record giving medicine of some sort. The scenario was shown with such talented “acting” that I question rather it was actually acting or not. Still, the point was crystal clear: The only way I can un-stupid myself is if I acknowledge my stupid.
Being professional basically means going beyond the bare minimum. Not just showing up and doing medical assisting duties, but also comforting your patients as much as possible. Not just showing up in pajamas, but showing up in attire that gives a good impression. Not just moving on from your mistakes, but learning from them. In a way, you could say that professionalism isn’t just finishing an essay, but incorporating Spongebob in it as well.