Client: LAX Airport
Duration: 18 months
Project: Staffing for Mobile COVID-19 Testing Laboratories
Background: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, LAX Airport undertook an innovative project to ensure passenger safety and streamline the travel process. The airport decided to create several mobile laboratories out of shipping containers, where passengers could quickly and conveniently test for COVID-19 before boarding their flights. To achieve this, LAX Airport partnered with CLS Connect to staff the necessary clinical professionals for the project’s successful implementation.
Objective: The primary objective was to staff over 30 positions, including Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Phlebotomists, Registered Nurses (RNs), and a Laboratory Manager, to operate the mobile laboratories effectively. The goal was to ensure that passengers could drive by the mobile containers, get swabbed for COVID-19, and receive their test results via a mobile app before checking in for their flights.
Approach: CLS Connect was tasked with sourcing, interviewing, and placing qualified candidates within a tight timeframe to meet the urgent demands of the project. Utilizing our extensive internal database of over 30,000 ASCP-certified applicants and leveraging our robust network, we began the meticulous process of identifying the best candidates for each role.
Execution: Over the course of the recruitment process, CLS Connect successfully placed 22 highly qualified laboratory professionals, including Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Phlebotomists, RNs, and a Laboratory Manager. These professionals were crucial in the setup and operation of the mobile laboratories, ensuring that the testing procedures were carried out efficiently and accurately.
Results: The successful staffing enabled the timely launch of LAX Airport’s mobile COVID-19 testing laboratories. Passengers benefited from the convenience of drive-through testing, receiving their results quickly via a mobile app. This innovation not only enhanced passenger safety but also facilitated smoother operations at the airport during a challenging period.
Impact: The project had a significant impact on the local job market, creating over 30 jobs and contributing to the community’s economic stability during the pandemic. The collaboration between CLS Connect and LAX Airport demonstrated the effectiveness of strategic staffing in addressing public health challenges and maintaining essential services.
Conclusion: The retained contract with LAX Airport showcased CLS Connect’s ability to deliver high-quality staffing solutions under tight deadlines and complex requirements. Our successful placement of laboratory professionals was instrumental in the project’s success, highlighting our commitment to excellence and our capability to support large-scale public health initiatives.
By providing top-tier talent and ensuring operational efficiency, CLS Connect played a pivotal role in LAX Airport’s innovative approach to passenger safety and COVID-19 testing. This case study underscores our expertise in clinical laboratory staffing and our dedication to supporting our clients’ critical needs.
