AJLM2204 - CME/CMLE - The American Society for Clinical Pathology 2020 Vacancy Survey of Medical Laboratories in the United States-The American Society for Clinical Pathology 2020 Vacancy Survey of Medical Laboratories in the United States

The American Society for Clinical Pathology 2020 Vacancy Survey of Medical Laboratories in the United States

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The ASCP 2020 Vacancy Survey assessed workforce shortages in medical laboratories in the United States, highlighting disruptions due to COVID-19 and the importance of addressing current and future workforce needs. Key findings included varying vacancy rates across departments, anticipated retirement rates, hiring processes, regional variations, and hiring challenges like filling different shifts. Strategies to address shortages and ensure a skilled workforce for the future were emphasized, focusing on recruitment, retention, and certification. The document provides insights on specific departments, retirement trends, certification preferences, hiring challenges, and the impact of new technologies like COVID-19 on staffing needs. Recommendations for improving recruitment, benefits, and work-life balance in the laboratory profession were outlined, calling for collaborative efforts to support a resilient workforce amidst the evolving landscape of laboratory staffing during the pandemic.

Keywords

ASCP 2020 Vacancy Survey

workforce shortages

medical laboratories

COVID-19 disruptions

workforce needs

retirement trends

hiring challenges

recruitment strategies

certification preferences

laboratory staffing