How to hire a certified medical technician

How to hire a certified medical technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step certified medical technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a certified medical technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new certified medical technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a certified medical technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a certified medical technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a certified medical technician that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of certified medical technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Certified Medical Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Certified Medical Technician	Medical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.	$13-25
   Laboratory Supervisor	The primary job of laboratory supervisors is to oversee the daily operations of laboratories. They are responsible for facilitating the collection, analysis, and interpretation of laboratory results... Show more	$22-46
   Monitor Technician	A monitor technician works in hospitals and other health care centers that provide treatment relating to heart health. They are also known as cardiac monitor technicians, who assist physicians and nurses with diagnosing and interpreting conditions related to the heart through several methods of monitoring and testing... Show more	$13-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Vital Signs
   • CPR
   • Administer Medications
   • Resident Care
   • HIPAA
   • CMT
   • Test Results
   • Blood Pressure
   • Home Health
   • Rehabilitation
   • Compassion
   • Cleanliness
   • Chemistry

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
   • Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
   • Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
   • Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
   • Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
   • Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.

   More certified medical technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the certified medical technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A certified medical technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a certified medical technician in Alabama may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level certified medical technician. Additionally, a certified medical technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average certified medical technician salary

   $38,859yearly

   $18.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level certified medical technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average certified medical technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Texas	$42,186	$20
   2	Maine	$40,299	$19
   3	New York	$40,128	$19
   4	Massachusetts	$37,660	$18
   5	Rhode Island	$36,867	$18
   6	Missouri	$35,916	$17
   7	Maryland	$34,266	$16
   8	Alabama	$32,406	$16
   9	Arkansas	$32,081	$15
   10	North Carolina	$30,512	$15

   Average certified medical technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Favorite Healthcare Staffing	$49,527	$23.81	4
   2	Wellpath	$45,369	$21.81	73
   3	MAS Medical Staffing	$44,500	$21.39	43
   4	HealthTrust	$43,737	$21.03	74
   5	American Senior Benefits	$43,594	$20.96
   6	NurseCore	$43,383	$20.86	6
   7	Cascade Health	$43,297	$20.82	1
   8	Petersen Health Care	$42,850	$20.60
   9	Greystone Health Network	$42,084	$20.23
   10	IntelyCare	$41,121	$19.77
   11	North Hill	$39,112	$18.80	3
   12	Gardant Management Solutions	$39,095	$18.80
   13	Avalon Health Care Group	$39,065	$18.78
   14	Warbird Consulting Partners	$38,569	$18.54
   15	SantaFe HealthCare	$37,926	$18.23	2
   16	Americare Senior Living	$37,806	$18.18	6
   17	Baylor Scott & White Health	$37,140	$17.86	221
   18	Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	$37,103	$17.84
   19	National Lutheran Communities & Services	$36,491	$17.54	1
   20	NHC	$35,584	$17.11	17

4. Writing a certified medical technician job description

   A good certified medical technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a certified medical technician job description:

   Certified medical technician job description example

   CMT (Certified Medication Technician) for Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center

   $2,000 Sign on Bonus for FULL TIME CNAs & CMTs
   $1,000 Sign on Bonus for PART TIME CNA's & CMTs

   Ask us about our Tuition Reimbursement!

   Don't miss this great opportunity for a CMT (Certified Medication Technician in Missouri) to join our team at Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center in Springfield, MO working DAYS or EVENINGS . You will find such a rewarding experience in building relationships with our residents and their families.

   We are a 146 bed facility with a home like environment and a new 30 bed rehab wing.

   The qualified Certified Medication Technician (CMT) candidate for this position must be a team player, able to follow oral and written instructions, be capable of charting accurately in the Patient Care Record and possess a pleasant and cheerful personality.

   Job Type: Full Time or Part Time

   Work Shift: Days or Evenings

   Why NHC?
   Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is pleased to be a part of the NHC family. We are celebrating our 50-year Anniversary at National HealthCare Corporation!! We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family - oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

   Experience:
   Must have Missouri CMT certification

   Benefits:
   Earned Time Off
   Holiday Incentive Pay
   Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
   401k with generous company contributions
   $2,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time
   $1,000 Sign on Bonus for Part Time
   Uniforms
   Tuition Reimbursement
   Family - Oriented atmosphere

   Work Location:
   Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
   2800 South Fort Avenue
   Springfield, MO 65807

   If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/springfield-rehabilitation/

   "Care is our business" -join our family and see why we strive to provide "care in a better way"!

   NHC is 50 years Committed, 50 years Caring, 50 years Strong

   EOE

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5. Post your job

   To find certified medical technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any certified medical technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level certified medical technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your certified medical technician job on Zippia to find and attract quality certified medical technician candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit certified medical technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new certified medical technician

   Once you've selected the best certified medical technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new certified medical technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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