While nursing often dominates the healthcare staffing conversation, the demand for medical laboratory technologists is rapidly increasing due to the growing complexity of healthcare and the rise in diagnostic testing. The CDC reports that doctors order 14 billion lab tests annually, shaping 70 percent of all healthcare decisions.
Despite the critical role of this healthcare segment, a growing gap exists between the number of trained technologists and the rising demand for their expertise. This shortfall, driven by expanded healthcare access, an aging population, and rapid medical advancements, strains the healthcare system, diminishing the quality and speed of patient care and emphasizing the urgent need for more medical laboratory technologists. However, many facilities don’t have the time or resources to address their staffing needs on their own.
“In today’s challenging healthcare environment, the need for a strong clinical talent partner aligned with your organization’s goals has never been greater,” said Dan Barren, MedPro Sr. Vice President, Workforce Solutions. “MedPro is committed to supporting our clients in building strong, cohesive teams by focusing on quality, alignment, and long-term success.”
No facilities’ needs are the same, but there are tested successful models in the post-pandemic setting. “One of the top priorities should be converting appropriate travel staff into full-time roles,” said Barren. MedPro’s pipeline of foreign-educated healthcare professionals allows healthcare facilities to address those needs.
Client Benefits:
- MedPro’s International medtechs are bachelor-prepared, ASPCi-certified. All specialties: generalists, blood bank, microbiology, histology, etc.
- MedPro manages all aspects of the recruitment process: Immigration, licensing, testing, credentialing, training, and other activities related to U.S. work authorization, at NO COST to the client.
- MedPro medtechs are under a 3-year employment agreement, after which the client can convert them to full-time employment with a $0 fee. We also offer no up-front costs, no up-front risks, and no commitment.
- MedPro’s International division is the industry leader, placing more foreign-educated medical technologists into the U.S. healthcare system than any other company.
- MedPro has thousands of healthcare professionals in our pipeline at various stages of the pre-employment process.
MedPro Qualitative Callouts:
- Nurse-led, Nurse-run, experienced service
- Tailored Solutions
- Diligent Credentialing and Compliance: Ongoing expiration tracking for continued adherence to standards.
- Comprehensive Candidate Selection: Work verification and behavioral interviews.
- Integrated Solutions: Reduced utilization, competitive pricing, and transparency for cost savings.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an additional 18,200 openings or a five percent increase in medtech jobs between 2023 – 2033. Now is the time to act. Contact MedPro today so we can start working on a tailored solution to meet your hospital or healthcare facility’s needs.