CASE STUDY
Overcoming Employee Turnover and Hiring Challenges in Clinical Reference Labs
Skill Sets Supported
Phlebotomists, Lead Processors, Specimen Processors, Histology Technicians, Medical Technologists, Accessioning Specialists, Authorization Specialists, Data & Analytics Managers, Medical Laboratory Scientists, and Microbiologists
Business Problem
- The client faced an urgent requirement to rapidly expand their workforce. They needed to recruit and hire more than 100 contractors within a strict 6-month timeframe.
- Their internal recruitment team lacked the capacity to handle the high volume of hiring demands within the tight timelines.
- They encountered difficulties in finding qualified candidates for crucial positions, including specimen collection, processing, IT, and administration.
- Due to the overwhelming influx of requirements and internal priorities, the internal HR team faced challenges in effectively managing contractors.
Astrix Solution
- Astrix devised and implemented a scalable recruitment strategy tailored to the client’s specific needs.
- Leveraged our extensive network and expertise in the life sciences industry to efficiently source qualified candidates.
- Collaborated closely with the client to streamline their hiring process, ensuring smooth coordination between hiring managers and candidates. This resulted in efficient scheduling of interviews and prompt feedback.
- Implemented a contractor management process to track ongoing interviews, extended and accepted offers, screening results, and start dates.
Astrix Results
- Achieved a successful fulfillment rate of over 85% for the open positions, thanks to Astrix’s prompt response time, high-quality candidate submissions, and streamlined payroll processes.
- Astrix’s contractor management support relieved the burden on the client’s internal HR team, allowing them to concentrate on other critical priorities.
- Placed a total of 123 contractors, including essential roles in specimen collection, processing, IT Support and administration.
