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Lab Recruiting Resources & Tips
Diversity and Inclusion in the Clinical Lab Workforce
A clinical laboratory’s workforce plays an essential role in delivering accurate and timely results that guide doctors’ decisions. However, some laboratories overlook the need to engage in diversity and inclusion efforts. Hiring people with different life experiences...
New CMS Requirements for Laboratory Directors: What Labs Need to Know
If you're working in the clinical lab space, there are some key updates from CMS regarding laboratory director qualifications to be aware of. These changes, which took effect on Dec. 28, 2024, are broken down below so labs and aspiring directors understand what's...
Lab Staffing Agencies: What Do They Really Do?
As the demand for skilled and qualified laboratory professionals grows, lab managers may find it more challenging to find the applicants they need.
Lab Jobs & Candidate Resources
2025 Medical Laboratory Professionals Wage & Morale Report
The results of Lighthouse Lab Services’ fourth annual Wage and Morale Survey of Medical Laboratory Professionals reveal that, five years after the seismic disruptions of the pandemic, the industry may finally be returning to its baseline norms.
2024 Wage and Morale Survey of Medical Lab Professionals
The results of Lighthouse Lab Services’ third annual wage and morale survey of Medical Laboratory Professionals show significant improvements in overall satisfaction levels compared to previous years. While this jump is encouraging and hopefully serves as a harbinger...
5 Qualities of a Great Laboratory Technician
In the world of clinical laboratories, having the right qualities can make all the difference between winning that new job or getting a rejection letter. However, you can make your job search more successful by learning about the five qualities of a great laboratory...
Lab Director News & Updates
Why Understanding Lab Director State Requirements is Crucial for Clinical Labs
It’s no secret clinical laboratories and pathology groups are currently experiencing a shortage of qualified candidates to staff their facilities and maintain business as usual. While this environment can be attributed to a multitude of factors ranging from the Great...
New CMS Requirements for Laboratory Directors: What Labs Need to Know
If you're working in the clinical lab space, there are some key updates from CMS regarding laboratory director qualifications to be aware of. These changes, which took effect on Dec. 28, 2024, are broken down below so labs and aspiring directors understand what's...
The Role of Clinical Laboratory Directors in Lab Consulting
When your clinical laboratory uses the assistance of a lab consulting firm, you usually have the choice of using one of their full-time or part-time laboratory directors. Although you may think you have enough experience that you don’t need assistance running your...
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