Hire Temporary & Travel Staff for Your Laboratory
Fill Employment Gaps & Cover Critical or Seasonal Shifts
Managing a lab is already difficult, but what happens when a staff member is on extended leave, gives notice unexpectedly, or you see a surprise spike in volume without the staff to cover? You can’t compromise your lab testing quality, yet you also can’t afford to be under-resourced. At Lighthouse, our specialized temporary and travel lab staffing delivers pre-vetted, credentialed lab professionals you can place quickly, without losing control over quality and compliance.
Enjoy The Benefits of Utilizing Temporary and Travel Staff
- All-in-one pricing: No added expense for vacations, sick time, benefits, etc..
- Staffing Flexibility: Flexible contract terms to meet your unique challenges.
- Temp-to-hire Conversions: Use an initial temp contract to assess candidate strengths before making a permanent offer.
- Maintain Budget Controls:Secure fixed labor pricing needed for budget projection.
- Sole-Source Staffing Ability: In many states, work directly and only with Lighthouse for end-to-end staffing.
Our Temp & Traveler Staffing Process
We ensure labs get qualified professionals, right on time. From assessing your needs to matching vetted candidates, managing logistics, and providing ongoing support, we streamline every step. Our structured approach guarantees reliability, compliance, and seamless integration so your lab operates at full strength without disruption.
Complete a Needs Assessment
You provide what your staffing needs are, including discipline, shifts, duration, remote support requirements, and any other key details.
Candidate Matching & Screening
We search our talent pool for candidates matching your needs assessment and contact them with an offer that aligns with your requirements.
Onboarding & Credentialing Support
We coordinate with you on start dates, finalized responsibilities, and role expectations. We also provide background checks, drug screens, credential verification, and help gather any resources your lab requires prior to the start date.
Deployment, Check-ins, & Feedback
The employee begins their assignment. We regularly check in with both you and the employee to ensure the position is a good fit for everyone.
Transition or Extension Planning
Toward the end of the assignment, we work with you to assess ongoing needs and, if applicable, support transitioning the professional into a full-time role or extending their contract.
Your Clear Choice for Temporary & Traveler Lab Staffing
Rapid Response & Coverage
Our talent pool allows you to deploy qualified technologists, generalists, and specialists on short notice to cover vacations, sabbaticals, unexpected surges, or large projects.
Professionals Who Hit the Ground Running
We vet candidates with strong lab credentials, relevant recent experience, and proficiency in multiple disciplines (chemistry, hematology, micro, immuno, molecular, etc.). You don’t invest in training or babysit someone straight out of the classroom. We place someone who can perform from day one.
Flexible Engagement Models
Choose from local, regional, or travel assignments. Whether you need coverage within commuting distance or full travel placements (10–13+ week contracts), we can tailor the solution to your operational needs.
Turnkey Logistics & Support
We handle recruiting, credentialing, logistics, housing, travel arrangements, licensing support, and payroll so you can stay focused on operations and patient care.
Quality Assurance & Oversight
Every candidate is screened, credentialed, and monitored during the assignment. We provide feedback loops, performance reporting, and optional oversight to ensure compliance, continuity, and quality standards.
