Travel Medical Technologist - Hamburg, IA

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr rotating, 36 hours a week, starting November 2, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,423 a week in all, a taxable rate of $15 an hour plus $882.58 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Medical Technologist (MT) — Location: unspecified. This role involves performing a variety of clinical laboratory procedures to support physicians and healthcare providers in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring patient conditions. The position requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and adherence to high standards of quality and patient care.

Job Details

• Position Description: The MT performs, interprets, and correlates clinical laboratory tests according to established protocols. This includes operating, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring proper documentation of quality control activities. The role involves identifying and resolving routine equipment issues and reporting complex malfunctions to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Qualifications: Candidates must possess a current license in the state where the laboratory is located and meet one of the following educational requirements: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, or Chemical Science from an accredited institution; or Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Science from an accredited institution; or successful completion of an accredited clinical laboratory training program approved by ABHES, CAAHEP, HHS, or another recognized accrediting organization. ASCP certification or equivalent is required.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role involves performing tests according to policies and safety standards, participating in quality assurance activities, maintaining current knowledge through ongoing education, attending departmental meetings, and collaborating effectively with healthcare team members.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet licensure and educational qualifications, and demonstrate current certification.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits