As a traveling EKG technician, you may find yourself stuck in hotel rooms for long periods of time or with several receipts you need to keep up with to receive a reimbursement or tax deduction. How do you beat the boredom, keep up with appointments and important documents while on the go? Here are just five tools for EKG technicians on the go that will simplify your life.

Smartphone

There are a number of reasons to own a smartphone. Not only are smartphones a wonderful way to kill boredom, thanks to movie viewing apps and great games, but smartphones are also great for keeping up with schedules, notes, appointments, directions and everything else you’ll need to run your career smoothly. Think of it as a mini computer that will help keep your life in order while on the road. You could have even done your Cyber Monday shopping with your Android, like I did while on the road to my next job!

Detailed Planner

Even if you have a smartphone, it pays to also carry a detailed planner. The ability to quickly open your planner and jot down notes or schedule changes cannot be beat. You should opt for a planner that offers monthly and daily views. This will allow you to make short notes on the monthly calendar and more detailed notes in the daily view.

Verizon MiFi Card

While a smartphone can handle almost anything a computer can handle, it still pays to bring your laptop along. This means you will probably want to connect to the internet. While hotels often offer internet access, a Verizon Mifi Card allows you to have a hot spot anywhere while on the go.

A Good Overnight Bag

When you’re on the road a lot, it pays to be organized. A good overnight bag will allow you to organize everything you’ll need to grab quickly, such as medicine or your smartphone. You may even want to keep your bag packed so that you don’t have to pack and unpack repeatedly. That way you can grab your bag and head to your next job.

NeatReceipts

Spending weeks on the road can mean keeping up with hundreds of receipts. Whether it’s a receipt for your hotel room or dinner, you need to keep up with these receipts to deduct them from your taxes or turn them in for reimbursement. A great way to keep up with them all is to use NeatReceipts. With this small scanner, you quickly scan in your receipts and they’re all stored in your computer for easy access.

Being on the go doesn’t mean having to go without simply luxuries, such as internet access or entertainment. There are a number of great tools you can use to make the time more enjoyable and productive.