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Ashley Manor

Traveling Med Tech

Caldwell, ID · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

You get to travel and experience new environments throughout your week! REQUIREMENTS * Minimum 2 years of Med Tech experience * Current Med Tech certification * Current CPR Certification * Good ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for traveling med tech in the United States is $35.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $43.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Traveling Med Tech, you need a solid background in laboratory science, specimen collection, and analysis, typically with an associate's or bachelor's degree in medical technology and national certification (such as ASCP or AMT). Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), diagnostic instruments, and quality control procedures is commonly required. Adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly learn new protocols are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate results and seamless integration across diverse healthcare facilities, directly impacting patient care and team efficiency.

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A Traveling Medical Technologist (Med Tech) is a healthcare professional who works temporary assignments at different medical facilities across the country. They perform laboratory tests, analyze samples, and assist in diagnosing diseases. Travel Med Techs typically work through staffing agencies and take short-term contracts, usually lasting 8-13 weeks. This job offers the opportunity to gain diverse experience, explore new locations, and earn competitive pay with benefits like housing stipends and travel reimbursements.

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Traveling Med Techs typically take assignments at various healthcare facilities nationwide, with each assignment lasting anywhere from several weeks to a few months. This means you may relocate as frequently as every 8–13 weeks, depending on the staffing agency and project needs. The work environment can vary greatly, requiring you to quickly adapt to different lab protocols, team cultures, and patient populations. While frequent travel brings exciting opportunities to broaden your professional experience and build a versatile resume, it also requires flexibility and strong organizational skills for a smooth transition between assignments.

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Traveling Med Tech

Traveling Med Tech

Ashley Manor

Caldwell, ID • On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

This position pays $23.00-25.00 per hour depending on Swing or NOC schedules.
*Must have current Assistance with Medication Certification in Idaho
We're seeking a confident and self-assured Traveling Medical Technician to cover our multiple communities. Can you work independently while meshing with our team? Do you know your skill set and can fit in everywhere you go. Are you willing to step in wherever coverage is needed without a worry? We want YOU!
We are looking for someone that will fill this role covering our Swing and NOC needs.
Perks:
  • Can eventually self-manage schedule!
  • You get to travel and experience new environments throughout your week!

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum 2 years of Med Tech experience
  • Current Med Tech certification
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Good driving record
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Available for weekend shifts

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Assisting residents with ADL's including, but not limited to, grooming, hygiene, dressing, clothing cleanliness, perineal care, showering or baths, nail care, shaving, eating, ambulating, turning and positioning residents, etc., which requires lifting up to 35 pounds;
  • Using therapies and techniques to prevent and improve resident behaviors;
  • Cooking meals and following a menu to meet specific diet requirements for individual residents. Providing water and snacks between meals. Doing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, and dining room area after meals;
  • Housekeeping activities such as making and changing beds, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, laundry, cleaning bathrooms and bedrooms, windows, etc;
  • Assisting residents with regular toileting including incontinence care if needed;
  • Keeping records, charting, medications, and recording resident activities;
  • Keeping work and resident areas safe, orderly and clear of obstacles;
  • Must have regular, reliable, attendance in performance of essential job functions;
  • Engaging residents in daily activities.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
  • Certifications in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred;
  • Food Handlers preferred,
  • Medication Assistance certificate (or state equivalent) required:
  • Knowledge of medications, drug reactions, and physician's medication instructions;
  • Knowledge of therapies and techniques used to improve resident quality of life;
  • Knowledge and use of safe practices in caregiving, cooking, and cleaning;
  • Ability to work with diverse populations including age, those with mental illness, memory loss diagnosis, and/or physical impairments, and aid in these resident's ADL's;
  • Prior experience as a cook and/or caregiver preferred, preferably for large groups;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, residents, and families at multiply community homes;
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all times;
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and to keep daily records.

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling required;
  • Repeated hand and arm movements, chopping, lifting, reaching over head, standing for extended periods of time, use a step stool and work on wet slippery surfaces, able to work around extreme heat and steam in the cooking area;
  • Must have sufficient physical ability to: stock food; prepare, cook and serve proper meals clean kitchen, kitchen equipment; bathrooms, bedrooms, floors, etc.
  • Must frequently lift or move objects weighing up to thirty five (35) pounds unassisted.

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