Medical laboratory professionals remain among the most in-demand roles in healthcare. A recent ASCP study found vacancy rates reaching 25% in some regions and projected a 22% increase in demand for medical technologists in the coming years. The study also highlighted a significant supply gap—while the United States needs 12,000 new med techs annually, only about 5,000 graduate each year.
Utilizing staffing agencies with 13-week assignments to cover vacancies with high cost and constant turnover is unsustainable. Additionally, as healthcare systems adopt more artificial intelligence tools, MedTechs are taking on responsibilities that go beyond routine testing, shifting toward roles that require sharper analytical thinking and problem-solving, creating a greater need for experienced, well-trained professionals who adapt quickly.
Despite rising demand, maintaining a stable, high-quality, and cost-effective workforce remains a challenge for many healthcare facilities. As a leading provider of foreign-educated healthcare professionals, MedPro Healthcare Staffing is uniquely equipped to deliver customized, scalable staffing solutions that evolve with your organization’s needs. MedPro employs foreign-educated medical technologists who are contracted to work at our client facilities for 36 months or 6000 hours (whichever comes first), providing greater stability in staffing and improved workforce planning. At the end of the assignment, you can seamlessly transition the professional to your team at no additional cost.
“We’ve spent years developing a reliable network of talented foreign-educated medical technologists,” said Dan Barren, Senior Vice President of Workforce Solutions. “These professionals are ready to step in and make an immediate impact, helping labs work more efficiently, speed up results, and maintain a high standard of quality.”
Client Benefits:
- Long-Term Workforce Solution MedPro MedTechs can be contracted long-term with the option to transfer over to your employment, thereby filling core positions.
- Continuity of Care MedPro MedTechs provide stability at your facility that results in improved outcomes.
- Exclusive Supply MedPro’s MedTechs are dedicated exclusively to MedPro’s clients.
- Flexible Workforce Our foreign-educated medical technologists possess a strong work ethic and are highly motivated to learn and grow. They are also very flexible and willing to work difficult-to-fill shifts and overtime.
- Financially Beneficial Our MedTechs are charged at an all-inclusive bill rate. MedPro International handles all aspects of recruitment and U.S. preparedness to deliver a qualified healthcare professional to your facility with no up-front costs to you.
MedPro Qualitative Callouts:
- Expertise and Experience MedPro is an industry leader in placing foreign-educated professionals in the United States.
- Robust Infrastructure Comprehensive infrastructure managing all aspects of the recruitment, training, licensing, credentialing, immigration, and placement process.
- Global Footprint Global recruitment strategy with offices in the United States and the Philippines, providing 24-hour support.
- Extensive Pipeline Thousands of MedTechs at various stages of the pre-employment process.
- Education All MedPro MedTechs are ASCPi and IELTS passed.
- Ongoing Support Robust support system to ensure ongoing success for both client and candidate.
The CDC reports that physicians order 14 billion lab tests each year, influencing nearly 70 percent of all medical decisions. Yet a growing shortage of qualified lab professionals is straining the healthcare system, slowing turnaround times, and impacting the quality of patient care. Many facilities lack the time or resources to solve these staffing challenges on their own.
MedPro offers proven, ready-to-deploy talent to bridge the gap. Don’t get caught short-handed. Deliver the quality of care your patients have come to expect. Contact MedPro today so we can start working on a tailored solution to meet your hospital or healthcare facility’s needs.