Medical Lab Professionals 2024 Job Outlook: Exploring Shifts in Wages & Morale

Lighthouse Lab Services recently presented the results of our third annual Medical Laboratory Professionals Wage and Morale Survey, which gathered responses from more than 1,000 individuals across the U.S. during April and May 2024. This data is highly relevant for all professionals, ranging from bench-level employees and managers to lab owners and decision-makers, and can be used to inform future career or staffing decisions.
During this discussion, lab recruiting and staffing specialists Joe Kessler and Patty Hess discuss current job market trends and provide a breakdown of the survey results. We also share insights into staffing optimization tools that can help you determine the right time to expand your team.
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-Introductions (0:30)
-About Lighthouse Recruiting Services (3:45)
-Survey Overview (4:25)
-Experience & Education (7:20)
-Demographics (9:05)
-Ongoing Staffing Concerns (10:28)
-Lower Morale for Young Professionals (13:05)
-National Salary Averages by Position (16:45)
-Gender Wage Gap (25:30)
-CLIA Lab Director Responses and Insights (28:00)
-Improving Retention in Your Lab (34:05)
-Tips for Candidates (41:00)
-Workforce Optimization Tools (45:00)
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