by Jamie Zarlingo | Mar 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Uniti Med is pleased to announce we have made SIA’s list of Best Staffing Firms to Work For 2023. This is a huge accomplishment for our team and we couldn’t be more proud of this honor.
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is a global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions. Every year, a list of Best Staffing Firms to Work For winners is announced at the Executive Forum North America conference. The employees and temps of these companies provide the data for rankings. President and Chief Operating Officer Chris Sund and Vice President of Sales Chad Crawford attended this year’s conference in Miami Beach to accept our award. Uniti Med’s win was in the category for staffing firms with 51-200 employees.
“Having Uniti Med recognized as a Top Staffing Firm to Work For in North America, hearing our name announced among hundreds of talented companies sent a wave of emotions. I’m grateful to work alongside so many amazing people every day.”
– Chris Sund, President and Chief Operating Officer
To see our growth over the past year and that growth and culture being nationally recognized is incredibly humbling to us. We wouldn’t be where we are without our incredibly hard-working staff and our travelers who continue to entrust us with their travel careers. We hope to be back in 2024 for next year’s conference!
by Jamie Zarlingo | Mar 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
What do we mean when we say, “the company with heart”? For us, it means leading with compassion and empathy. Uniti just turned 2 and it continues to be an amazing ride on this path of growth. Our focus will always be to take the best care of our travelers and clients. Along the way, we are also committed to making a positive difference in the world around us. Whether it’s doing the Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics, Park Cleanup for Earth Day, Habitat for Humanity, or serving meals at an area shelter, Uniti Med believes in making the world better and that starts with making sure our employees have the chance to give back to the community during company hours.
Uniti Med believes social responsibility and community engagement are important and necessary as a part of our company and culture.
2022 allowed us to make memories, have lots of laughs, and do good in our community. Since we are 2 and it happens to be the start of the new year, we thought we would take a walk down memory lane.
Special Olympics Nebraska: Uniti Med participated in the Polar Plunge and although the water was FREEZING, the camaraderie we felt doing this for a special cause made it worth it. If you have never gotten the chance to do something like this, do it—heck, join us next year! We followed up our Polar Plunge event the following month by volunteering at the Special Olympics Nebraska Spring Games. We got to spend the day helping cheer on and time the athletes while they competed. Seeing how the Polar Plunge contributions are used to make a difference in the program was indescribable. We will do this EVERY. Single. Year.
Heartland Family Services: During the month of March, we’re turning our eyes and hearts upon women in need of a little more than just recognition. The Family Works program at the Heartland Family Service endeavors to address trauma and addiction to create the path toward recovery, redemption, and independence. Their residential programs allow the women they’re serving to preserve and strengthen their relationships with their children, a critical component to the safety, health, and well-being of the family. Many of the families cared for in this program escaped abusive and dangerous situations and now find themselves in need of every necessity. From clothing to hygienic goods, Family Works provides the pieces needed for creating self-sufficiency.
Lutheran Family Services: Uniti heard about a young lady that was aging out of the foster care system and needing supplies as she headed to college. Her story of perseverance inspired us to rally and get as many things as possible on her wish list so that her dorm room was all set up and she had all the supplies needed to conquer and succeed in this next chapter.
Omaha Parks and Rec: In honor of Earth Day, we spent several hours cleaning Spring Lake Park. Making a difference can be as easy as getting a group of people together and picking up trash. We have one world, and it is our job to take care of it. We are just borrowing it from future generations.
Women’s Center for Advancement: The WCA assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking. We had been informed that the WCA was in dire need of feminine hygiene products and wanted to rally as a company to donate as many products as possible to the women they serve.
Habitat for Humanity: The mission of Habitat for Humanity: “We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.” Uniti spent the day working on framing one of the habitat homes and what we learned is… this work is not easy, but it is teachable. We loved helping build a space for a family to make memories in and taking some of the skills we learned into our own homes.
Heart Ministry Center – “Dignity for All”: The Heart Ministry Center offers several programs to the community and Uniti was fortunate to get to help serve food in their weekly food distribution program. Every week 1,000 families go to the Heart Ministry Center food pantry program to get some of their family’s nutritional needs met. Uniti spent the afternoon helping hand out food to the area families and left with a desire to do more. This organization provides so many services and opportunities, and we can’t wait to be a part of it again in 2023!
Alzheimer’s Association of Nebraska: Alzheimer’s disease is the 7th leading cause of death in the country with nearly 6 million people living with some form of Dementia. Uniti employees brought donated books and we set up an in-office book drive to raise money for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Through our book drive and donations, we were able to raise $2,000 to help fund research to help end Alzheimer’s.
Pink Ribbon Rodeo (benefiting Project Pink’d): Uniti was proud to be a corporate sponsor for an organization that helped raise money for women who are/have battled breast cancer. This organization works to raise money for Project Pink’d in Omaha. Project Pink’d helps individuals diagnosed with Breast Cancer support on many levels. They provide resources, meals, financial assistance and comfort items while they are in the middle of treatment.
Food Bank for the Heartland – Did I mention we just turned 2? This year we got to do our first “Annual” event. Our first year in business and the initial event Uniti rallied behind was a food drive for the Foodbank of the Heartland. We were so excited to be able to donate 300 lbs. of food. This year our company got bigger and that means our rallying got bigger, too! We were thrilled to be able to donate 2,300 pounds of food for local families with food insecurity during the holiday season.
Presents for Project Harmony: Project Harmony focuses on helping children who have experienced abuse and trauma. This organization provides forensic interviews, advocacy services, and a children’s shelter for kids who are waiting to be placed in foster care. This year Uniti adopted children and families that Project Harmony serves to help make their holiday season brighter. We had the opportunity to provide presents for 36 people this year. Although “things” don’t always help when situations are very tough, our hope was to remind these kids that they matter and are thought of during this season.
We hope your 2022 was as meaningful as ours, and that your 2023 is filled with opportunities to make a difference in your commUniti. Whether you volunteer your time, host a drive, or donate to an important cause, it matters and makes a difference.
by Jamie Zarlingo | Mar 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Use social media to connect while on assignment
We know that a travel healthcare provider has a sense of adventure and loves to go to various places. You like to meet new people and see things you have never seen before. Traveling someplace new every 13 weeks can make it hard to keep up with friends and family at home, and at times be lonely. Here are 4 tips on how to use social media to stay connected no matter where you are.
1. Showcase your experiences
Social media is so much more than a status update now. You can add photos, videos and more. Share your travel experience by creating fun reels and taking photos of all the places you go. Your friends and family will love to keep up with your adventures by sharing your photos and giving them a taste of what it is like at your new assignment. Show them the unique journey that you are on and how amazing the travel lifestyle is. This not only shows them what you are up to but can help them understand the importance and lifestyle of healthcare travelers. It may even inspire them to visit you at your new assignment!
2. Find other travelers
Another way to stay connected is to join a group on Facebook and connect with other travelers. This allows you to get to know more about places you may want to go to or to connect with other people in your profession. Having connections within your profession is important. You can get advice, vent, or just have a friend who understands what you are going through. By connecting with other travelers, it can be less lonely on the road, and you never know, maybe you will meet them at a future assignment. Join the Uniti Med Facebook group today to connect with other Uniti Med travelers!
3. Join a group in each city
If you are new to your assignment, maybe you are looking for things to do or what restaurants to check out. Most cities have Facebook groups you can join where others from the area are consistently posting in. Here you can find experts from around your location who can tell you all about the hot spots to go to and the best times to go there. You will find a wide variety of topics such as foodie finds, hiking, nature lovers, sightseers, small businesses, sports, nightlife, pets, music and more. These groups can help you find hidden gems while at your assignment. You can also connect with locals and make new friends who can show you around. Who doesn’t like an excellent restaurant recommendation?
4. Create groups within direct messaging
Another aspect of social media is direct messaging. These apps let you share content with anyone you are connected with. Create groups in your direct messaging to make it easy to stay connected with different people. Some ideas are making a family group, profession group, college friends’ group, or past co-worker group. These groups make it easy to share memes, quickly chat with the whole group, and allow everyone to chime in. It is like a constant conversation with the people you love.
Social media can be a fantastic way to stay connected. It can also be a great tool to make new friends with similar interests. With numerous platforms, direct messaging, joining groups, and varieties of media there is something for everyone. These apps help make traveling by yourself a little less lonely and easy to share your experiences to get others excited about traveling!
Interested in learning more about healthcare traveling? Ask your questions to our recruiters!
by Jamie Zarlingo | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Uniti Med is proud to announce we have received certification as a Great Place To Work for 2023. The Great Places to Work Certification recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience. The certification is based on employees taking a survey and questionnaire about the workforce. The results then identify companies that have good company culture and help future employees identify companies they want to work for.
“We are thrilled to receive the Great Place to Work-Certified designation, as we are intensely committed to providing our employees an inclusive, diverse, and highly engaging environment” said COO Chris Sund. “The Great Place to Work designation underscores how important company culture is to overall employee satisfaction and we’re proud to be recognized for our focused effort to create an outstanding employee experience. Our people are the core of Uniti Med’s culture, and we’re thrilled to see their passion and dedication to making Uniti Med a great place to work celebrated. We owe our continued success and growth to our talented and passionate employees. In my career, I’ve never met so many impressive, passionate, and dedicated employees. It’s our collective priority to continue to build a positive, supportive work environment that enables all our Uniti Med employees to perform at their highest potential.”
97% of employees surveyed said that Uniti Med was a great place to work, compared to the average of 57% at a typical U.S. based company. 100% of survey participants said they felt welcomed when they joined Uniti Med and 99% believer that management shows appreciation for great work and extra efforts. We are proud of the efforts we put into our employees and really do lead the company with heart.
“Company culture gets defined as many things but for us, the focus will always be our people.” Micaela Zimmer, Director of Culture explained. “We are committed to providing an atmosphere for employees to grow, feel appreciated, and make a positive difference in the world and the communities around them. Making people feel welcomed when they start at Uniti Med is such a simple concept but one we take to heart. We give a lot of time to elevating our culture at Uniti Med and it was exciting to see the survey results reflect that.”
If you or someone you know is looking for a great place to work visit unitimed.com to view our current open positions.
To read more about how Uniti Med and Great Place to Work certification visit: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7050898
Want to work with us? See if you are a good fit!
by Jamie Zarlingo | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Uniti Med is proud to announce that Chad Crawford has joined as VP of Sales. Crawford brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare staffing to lead the Uniti Med sales divisions.
Crawford will be joining Uniti Med from Fusion Medical Staffing bringing an outstanding resume of experience across the industry. He has held several leadership roles such as Senior Account Manager, multiple Division Manager positions, Director of Allied, and was most recently the Director of Sales Strategy. Crawford will be bringing his talent to direct and oversee the Uniti Med sales team to train, inspire, and strategize.
Crawford’s extensive experience in the staffing industry has allowed him to gain a real understanding of the challenges that the industry faces. “I’m blessed to have worked alongside some incredible leaders and thought-provoking colleagues in my career who have challenged and inspired me,” Crawford explained, “This has instilled in me a passion for listening, teamwork, drive, and empowering people that share similar values and want to make the world a better place every day.”
Uniti Med was the right choice for Crawford as he was attracted to the company’s culture and mission. “I saw a company and the people within it that led with heart, prioritized relationships, and invested in the success of one another. I connected on a personal level with the vision and core values at Uniti and could not imagine myself anywhere else,” Crawford described when asked about how he chose Uniti.
“We are excited to add Chad to the Uniti Med leadership team,” said Chris Sund, Uniti Med’s Chief Operations Officer. “We have experienced rapid growth within the last few years, and with Chad’s extensive knowledge of the industry, sales leadership, and forward-thinking strategy, he will play a key role in accelerating our future for growth. We are thrilled to have him onboard!”
by Jamie Zarlingo | Feb 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered what healthcare specialties have travel jobs open? Have you thought about becoming a traveler but aren’t sure if your current healthcare modality has a lot of opportunities for traveling? Read more to see all the modalities that Uniti Med offers 13-week contracts in and get started planning your travel adventure.
Hospital Nursing:
As we all know, when Covid first broke out, the entire world transformed. Millions fell ill, being rushed to hospitals and quarantined for weeks, sometimes months! Standing through it all was the nurses. Nurses are often needed and have several options when becoming a travel nurse. Even better, there are so many options for specialization one can pursue as a nurse. For example, if you as a nurse love working with children, you can specialize in Pediatrics. Intrigued by the human mind? Specialize in Psych or Behavioral Health. There are numerous paths you can take in a nursing career, and having the ability to travel is an extra bonus!
Sterile Processors and Surgical Tech also play a vital role in hospitals. Sterile Processors have a very meticulous job and are responsible for keeping labs, equipment, and supplies sanitary to prevent the risk of contamination. Surgical technicians are responsible for assisting with surgical procedures in an operating room. They often monitor a patient’s vital signs throughout a surgery and assist the crew by handing them tools/equipment needed.
There are all sorts of hospital nursing careers! Take a look below to check out all of the specialties that Uniti Med is currently staffing:
- Med Surg
- ICU
- ER
- PCU/Stepdown
- Telemetry
- OR
- Labor and Delivery
- PACU
- Peds
- NICU
- LTAC
- Postpartum
- CVOR
- CVICU
- Behavioral Health
- Cath Lab
- EP RN
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Rehab
- Telehealth
- Case Management
- Transplant Coordinator
- Infusion
- Infection Prevention
- Nurse Manager
- COVID Screener
- Vaccine Administrator
- Certified Sterile Processor
- Certified Surgical Tech
- OR Tech
Long Term Care:
Long-Term Caregivers like Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs) and Certified Medication Assistants (CMA) help with their patients daily needs, monitoring their health, and ensuring they are as comfortable as can be. They see the patient’s improvements and setbacks. They develop great relationships with the patients they care for. Other Long-Term Caregivers, such as Directors of Nursing and Administrators, play a very important role in the healthcare domain. Developing training programs and operations, budgeting, monitoring expenses, and overseeing shift changes are just a few out of the dozens of responsibilities they take on in order for the nursing department to succeed.
Interested in a Long-Term Care traveling position? Take a look at the specialties Uniti Med currently staffs:
- Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
- Medication Aide/Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Long-Term Care Registered Nurse (LTC RN)
- Director of Nursing (DON)
- Administrator/Executive Director
Home Health
Home Healthcare Workers’ responsibilities are pretty similar to those as LPNs, CNAs, and RNs in facilities only they provide care at the patient’s homes. Some work with patients on a long-term, full-time basis, while others can have multiple patients each day. They coordinate a plan with the patient, their family, and their physician in order to establish the treatment needed to ensure they receive the best care. These tending professionals give patients the comfort of being able to heal in their own home, and not having to worry about staying in a hospital.
Want to take a traveling position in Home Healthcare? See all the Home Health specialties that Uniti Med currently has:
- Home Health CNA
- Home Health LPN
- Health RN
- Home Health
- Clinical Manager
- Hospice LPN
- Hospice RN
- Home Infusion RN
Therapy
Yes, there are traveling opportunities for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Pathologists, too! Physical and Occupational Therapists as well as Assistants help patients with injuries, prepare for pre-op procedures, help post-op patients regain their range of motion, and overall help improve their everyday life. Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs), on the other hand, are responsible for helping people communicate properly. They work with those who experience voice disorders, are unable to speak or understand language, and even those who have difficulty swallowing. Not only do they help with communication, but they also play a big part in helping monitor and diagnose those with autism. All these therapists may come in different forms, but their end goal is all the same; to help people improve their quality of life.
Interested in a travel therapy path? Look what’s out available at Uniti Med:
- Physical Therapist (PT)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
- Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Radiology
The Radiology field, in some ways, is like being an investigator. A big part of the job is to look for clues, describe the results, and determine the findings (diagnosis). They can help verify if a patient is internally injured, has cancer, is pregnant, or has other types of health conditions. Their job is very crucial in the healthcare sphere, and they can help determine past, present, and even future conditions.
Radiation Therapists and Nuclear Medicine Techs use medicine and technology to eliminate or damage cancer cells and tumors. Basically, they are the Terminators of cancer. Not only is their job to destroy any existing cancerous cells, but to prevent them from spreading as well.
Take a look at what traveling Radiology positions are offered at Unit Med:
- CT Tech
- MRI Tech
- Rad Tech
- Nuclear Medicine Tech
- Mammography Tech
- Dosimetrist
- Radiation Therapist
- Ultrasound Gen/Echo/Vascular
- Interventional Radiology Tech
Laboratory
These “behind-the-scenes” professionals are relatively similar to the radiology crew where their job is to find any evidence of abnormalities in tests. When the Phlebotomist collects your blood sample and takes it back to the lab, a Medical Technologist, Lab Assistant, Cytotechnologist or other type of lab professional looks to detect any possible diseases. These findings assist doctors in providing a diagnosis or ruling out any existing conditions.
Considering a travel laboratory position? See what specialties are available through Uniti Med:
- Medical Technologist (MT)
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- Histotechnician
- Histotechnologist
- Phlebotomist
- Cytotechnologist
- Pathologist Assistant
- Lab Assistant
- Lab Director/Manager
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Cardiopulmonary
With heart disease being the leading cause of death for both men and women, careers in Cardiopulmonary are needed now more than ever. Healthcare professionals such as EKG Technicians administer tests to determine the cardiovascular health of patients and can help discover any irregularities within the heart that could lead to an attack or disease. Respiratory Therapists and Care Practitioners specialize in helping those having trouble breathing. They can work with those suffering with asthma, undeveloped lungs, bronchitis, COPD, and heart disease. Unfortunately, heart disease continues to increase, but there is hope that with more treatment and studies, those rates will one day go down.
Trouble sleeping? Hey, who doesn’t these days, but some of us struggle more with it than others to a point where it affects our day-to-day tasks and can take a toll on one’s mental and physical health. Polysomnographic Technicians/Technologists help doctors diagnose sleep disorders by monitoring patients during sleep studies. Their profession helps determine what may be troubling our sleep and can get one back on track to a good night’s rest!
Traveling Cardiopulmonary careers have anything from Respiratory Therapists to Techs. Check all the modalities that Uniti Med staffs:
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Polysomnographic Technician/Technologist
- EKG – Electrocardiogram
- Perfusionist
- Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Anesthesia Technician
- Cath Lab Tech
- EP Tech
At Uniti Med, we staff many of modalities across the United States. Taking your medial career on the road is one way to experience different places, meet new people, learn new settings and skills, and more. You can do all of this while earning top pay, taking time off when YOU want and going to the places that you want. You really are in charge of your career and what experiences you get to do. Why wait? Start your search for a rewarding travel healthcare career by visiting the Uniti Med job page today or call 402-364-0901 to talk to a recruiter today!
