In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, pursuing careers in allied health can be both rewarding and promising. With an associate’s degree in allied health, individuals open doors to a plethora of job opportunities that contribute significantly to the well-being of patients and the efficiency of healthcare systems. One particularly intriguing avenue for those with an associate’s degree in allied health is the exciting realm of allied health jobs. Let’s delve into this and other potential career paths awaiting graduates in this field. Understanding Allied Health: A Foundation for Diverse Opportu ..read more

Are you considering a career in travel Allied health? As healthcare evolves, certain specialties are projected to be in demand for travel Allied health roles in 2024. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or exploring new opportunities, understanding trends in travel allied health jobs is crucial. Let’s look at some top roles and why they’re expected to be in demand. MRI and CT Technologists In diagnostic imaging, MRI and CT technology play a pivotal role. Skilled MRI and CT technologists are in high demand as medical facilities seek to meet the growing need for diagnostic services. These profe ..read more

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, Allied Professionals play a crucial role in delivering quality patient care. For those with a sense of adventure and a passion for their profession, embarking on travel assignments offers a unique opportunity to explore new locations while honing their skills. As we step into 2024, let’s delve into the essential aspects of Allied Professional assignments in the United States.   The Current Healthcare Climate: Understanding the current state of healthcare is imperative for Allied Professionals seeking travel assignments. In 2024, the industry continu ..read more

Why KPG Healthcare? On the surface, KPG Healthcare seems no different than other staffing agencies. KPG provides travel and permanent assignments nationwide across all modalities. But when you go beyond that you find that our candidates are less likely to switch to another agency after working with KPG Healthcare. Plus if we do have candidates that switch, they are more likely to return to us after an assignment elsewhere. You might think to yourself “Why is that?”. The answer is simple. KPG Healthcare is a customer service-centric agency both to ourselves and our clients, and work hard to pro ..read more

What is the first thing you think of when you hear “phlebotomist”? If you think of cold people taking your blood away, you haven’t met one of our phlebotomists, Leanne. She embodies the phrase “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” With over 20 years of being a phlebotomist, if you have a choice in someone who sticks you for blood draws, you are in the right hands with Leanne. Meet Leanne! Starting in 1992 as a medical assistant in a cardiologist’s office, Leanne was inspired to pursue healthcare by her mother, who was a nurse. Before becoming a medical as ..read more

September is Self-Improvement Month, which brings an opportunity to start working on ourselves after the incredibly challenging year and a half has been. What is self-improvement? Merriam-Webster defines self-improvement as “the act or process of improving oneself by one’s own actions.” Whether you’re looking to make significant changes to your life or taking baby steps toward improving, KPG Healthcare has got you covered. KPG Healthcare’s seven ways to celebrate Self-Improvement Month:   Setting goals It’s no secret setting goals for yourself can be the push you need to ..read more

Welcome back to KPG Healthcare’s Travel Series! We are in the summer season now, which means your next travel assignment should be in a state we think is a top contender – Washington! Otherwise known as the “Evergreen State,” Washington is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States nestled along the US-Canada border. Washington earned its nickname for its abundant evergreen forests with three national parks, seven national forests and over a hundred state parks. Washington is a perfect destination for summer for its cooler temperatures, outdoor recreation, delicious food, fam ..read more

We are halfway through June, which means summer is right around the corner! With the country slowly opening back to “normal,” it’s time to think about where you want to take your next travel assignment! KPG Healthcare is here to help narrow down some options by giving our predictions for which states are going to be full of needs this summer. Take a look! Oregon Oregon offers travelers a balance between the beauty of nature and bustling metropolitan life. Oregon is known for many things including being home to Nike’s headquarters, incredible federal parks like Crater Lake, no sales tax, delic ..read more

Spring is here and so is our next spotlight candidate! This month, we spoke with someone from our Allied Professional team who works as a Surgical O.B. Technologist. This individual has been a surgical technologist since 2018 and has been with KPG Healthcare since 2021. Without further ado, allow us to introduce Michele! Let’s meet Michele! Michele is a surgical technologist who specializes in obstetrician (O.B.) and is currently on assignment in Riverside County, California. Before she was a surgical O.B.  technologist, Michele worked as a medical assistant until she went back to school ..read more

Happy March! It has been a while since our last spotlight, and we are proud to highlight this next individual for all that she has accomplished thus far. Our first spotlight of 2022 is dedicated to a healthcare professional from our Allied Professionals division, Abeer, or “Abee,” for short. Without further ado, let’s meet Abee! Hi Abee! Abee has been in the healthcare industry for over two decades and has been with our Allied Professionals division since 2020, working as a CT technologist. She started as a medical records clerk helping with birth certificates while getting her general educat ..read more