Travel Medical Technologist Jobs
Make a Difference as a Medical Technologist Traveler
As a medical laboratory technologist, your keen eye for detail and analysis are what makes you so unique. Imagine traveling the country and choosing your very own adventure as a medical traveler. When you work as a travel medical technologist, you certainly don’t back down from a challenge. You know all about how blood, tissue, and fluid samples can properly diagnose and treat patients. Lab tests are ingrained in your routine, but are you ready to test your wanderlust?
Interested in traveling as an MLT? Browse travel medical laboratory technologist jobs at outstanding facilities across the country and find your fit.
What does a traveling medical technologist do?
A medical technologist, often referred to as a medical laboratory scientist or an MLS, operates at the heart of the healthcare industry, playing a pivotal role in patient care. Their primary responsibility involves conducting lab tests, which include analyzing body fluids, tissues, and cells, identifying bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and utilizing complex medical equipment to investigate diseases. Their expert analyses provide physicians with crucial data, guiding them in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. They embody the behind-the-scenes heroes in healthcare, contributing significantly to the quality of patient care and health outcomes.
Typical Medical Lab Technologist Responsibilities:
- Conducts and supervises laboratory tests on patient samples to assist in clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment
- Operates lab equipment, collects patient samples, performs regular maintenance and troubleshoots any technical issues
- Adheres to laboratory safety established protocols to prevent contamination, accidents, and the spread of diseases
- Interprets and documents test results accurately, while maintaining patient confidentiality
- Collaborates with other medical team members to discuss test outcomes and provides necessary information for patient care
- Work on maintaining accurate medical records of all tests
- Contributes to the development of new testing methods and clinical laboratory procedures to improve laboratory efficiency and accuracy
Medical Technologist Specialties
- MT/MLS Generalist
- MT/MLS Blood Bank
- MT/MLS Microbiology
Choose where you go
With opportunities for travelers all over the country, we’ve selected areas with the most popular medical traveling jobs to help you find your best fit.
Advantages & Perks for Travel Medical Technologist Jobs
Competitive pay
Medical travelers are competitive and financially unique to fit your tech skills and desired travel lifestyle. Did we mention that you’ll know your weekly pay upfront before you apply?
Per diem
When you become a travel medical technologist, you can take advantage of the weekly, tax-free per diem to help cover daily expenses, like transportation and meals.
Certifications
You need certifications before you get on your way, traveler! Your state licenses and certification costs are covered, so you can get and stay qualified.
Travel life
When you’re a medical traveler you get to combine your love of travel with your ambition of your career. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience in your field while experiencing new things in your locations as you go.Medical Traveler Compliance & Licensure
Being a medical technologist can help you achieve the career you’ve always wanted, but what if your dream travel assignment is asking for certifications you don’t have? No biggie. Your medical tech training, licensing, and certifications are covered with financial assistance.
Degrees and Certifications
In order to be a traveling medical professional, you need to be compliant in the states where you want to work. It sounds harder than it really is. You’ll get the support and certifications you need in your correlating specialty (or modality). Compliance experts work with your recruiter and the facility to make sure that you have all the job details and relevant credentials required to work.
Compliance Requirements
Some of your compliance requirements are the same across the board, but there are others that will depend on your specialty.
The three parts of compliance
- Occupational health records: Required immunizations and health examinations
- Documentation: Tax forms, insurance paperwork, and licenses
- Testing: Certifications, online training, and workplace safety exams
FAQs
Who can become a medical technologist?
Becoming a travel medical technologist is a rewarding career choice, open to anyone with a love for science and a desire to play a vital role in patient care. Typically, individuals need a bachelor's degree in medical technology or the medical laboratory sciences or a related field such as biology or chemistry. Some positions may also require medical laboratory scientist certification from a recognized agency like the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Medical technologist jobs require strong technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving abilities. With dedication, commitment, and the right educational path, anyone interested in this career can achieve their goal.
Where can you find travel medical technologist jobs?
Medical technologists have a wide range of workplace environments to choose from as they are needed at healthcare facilities nationwide. The majority work in medical facilities like hospitals and independent medical and diagnostic laboratories, where they conduct and analyze a variety of complex scientific tests on blood, tissue, and other bodily substances. There are also opportunities in physicians' offices, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and even public health organizations. No matter where you work, you'll play a critical role in healthcare, providing valuable data that aids in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases.
What's the difference between a medical laboratory technician and a medical technologist?
While both medical technicians and medical technologists work in the field of laboratory sciences, there are key differences in their education, responsibilities, and roles. Medical technicians, often holding an associate's degree or a certificate, typically perform routine lab procedures and tests, such as blood tests, under the supervision of a Medical Technologist or Laboratory Manager.
On the other hand, medical technologists, who generally hold a bachelor's degree, perform more complex procedures and tests, including microscopic examinations and chemical analyses of body fluids. They also often have supervisory roles, overseeing the work of technicians, and are involved in lab management and quality control.
What is the average salary for travel medical technologist jobs?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for medical and clinical laboratory technologists was $53,120. However, this figure can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific sector of employment.