Medical Laboratory Technician - Cytogenetics & Diagnostics

St. Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform general testing across the analytical laboratory, applying substantial technical knowledge to support clinical decisions.

You will work independently and in a team to conduct diverse laboratory analyses, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and timely reporting of results that influence patient care and management.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science or a high school diploma/GED with military medical laboratory training is required.
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as judged by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory.
• MLT certification (ASCP) or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cytogenetic testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols.
• Generates and reports results used for diagnoses and prognoses affecting patient care.
• Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication of critical results and data interpretation.
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots instruments, and documents activities.
• Receives and prioritizes specimens, ensures proper identification and specimen type, and processes hospital or outreach specimens.
• Completes required QC and maintenance and documents corrective actions for deviations.

Skills

Lab testing

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Associate's Degree

Military medical laboratory course

Job description

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform general testing across the analytical laboratory, applying substantial technical knowledge to support clinical decisions.

You will work independently and in a team to conduct diverse laboratory analyses, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and timely reporting of results that influence patient care and management.