Medical Laboratory Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to accurately analyze and report a wide range of laboratory tests. This role directly supports clinicians in prompt diagnosis and effective treatment, following strict SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

You will calibrate and maintain equipment, monitor turn-around times, and notify caregivers of critical values to ensure timely and reliable results. The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• CLIA-defined biology/chemistry degree or equivalent military training.
• Appropriate clinical laboratory training and certification as judged by the lab director.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab procedures on patient specimens following SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Perform calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting with quality control.
• Monitor turn-around times and notify caregivers of critical values.
• Maintain records and assist in evaluating new procedures/equipment.
• Manage laboratory inventory and ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Represent CommonSpirit Health with professionalism and kindness; pursue ongoing training.

Skills

Quality control

Clinical lab procedures

Education

Associate’s Degree in biology/chemistry per CLIA or Military medical laboratory course with Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Tech) background

High school diploma/GED + military medical laboratory course and Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician) certification

State licenses not required in most states (see requirements)

Tools

MLT (ASCP) certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Technician, you will play a vital role in patient care by accurately analyzing and reporting a wide range of laboratory tests ordered by the medical staff. Your work will directly support clinicians in the prompt diagnosis and effective treatment of patients.

Every day, you will follow established laboratory procedures and strict regulatory guidelines to ensure the precision and reliability of your results. By maintaining high standards of quality control, you will help provide the essential data needed for clinical decision-making.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Your attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols will ensure that all diagnostic information is delivered in a timely manner to support the best possible patient outcomes.

• Conduct laboratory procedures on patient specimens in strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure accurate, timely reporting for patient diagnosis.
• Perform regular equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting while executing quality control procedures to ensure all testing remains within established operational parameters.
• Ensure high-quality patient care by monitoring turn-around times, identifying result patterns, and providing rapid notification to caregivers regarding critical values.
• Maintain comprehensive records and assist in the evaluation and validation of new laboratory procedures and equipment to ensure current, compliant technology.
• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies while ensuring all pending tasks are resolved or transitioned effectively to oncoming staff at the end of each shift.
• Act as a representative of CommonSpirit Health by utilizing professionalism and HumanKindness in all interactions with patients, medical staff, and stakeholders, while participating in ongoing professional development and training.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA OR High school diploma/GED and completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician)

• California: MLT:CA

  Nevada: MLT:NV

  North Dakota: MLT-L:ND

  Tennessee: MLT-L:TN or MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

  GA: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)

  Other state license not required

• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as judged by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory

Preferred

• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification

Where You'll Work

St. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center serviced by Flight For Life Colorado. We are nationally recognized as a multiple-time recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience, and we were named a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health in 2018. We also are a Pathway to Excellence-designated hospital, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as being one of the best hospitals for nurses to work. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding region, including surgical, emergency/trauma, critical care, birth center, orthopedics, breast care, digital mammography, breast MRI, radiology and imaging, infusion therapy, nuclear medicine, cardiology, oncology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), gastroenterology and Total Joint Replacement. We proudly provide convenient care where you live, work and play - that's why visitors and residents alike can count on us for emergent and urgent medical services. In addition to 24/7, Level III emergency care at St. Anthony-Summit Hospital in Frisco, we have three emergency mountain clinics at the base of the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts, as well as urgent care and primary care available from CMG High Country Healthcare clinics in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.