Medical Laboratory Technician: Cytogenetics & Diagnostics

St Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Lakewood, Colorado seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform a broad range of general laboratory testing within a hospital analytical lab. You will apply technical expertise to support accurate diagnostics and patient care, working in a self-directed manner to conduct analyses and report results with precision.

Successful candidates will have strong laboratory knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently, ensuring ongoing quality

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA or High school diploma/GED with military medical laboratory training
• Must be trained in clinical laboratory science as judged by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory
• Preferred certification: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Performs cytogenetic testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols.
• Generates and reports results used for diagnoses and prognoses influencing patient care.
• Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication of critical results.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots instruments with proper documentation.
• Receives specimens, assesses priority and ensures correct identification and specimen type.
• Completes QC and maintenance, documents variances, and notes deviations from procedures.

Skills

Cytogenetic testing

Laboratory testing knowledge

Independent work

Education

Associate’s Degree in biological/chemical science

Military medical laboratory training (Lab Technician)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Lakewood, Colorado seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform a broad range of general laboratory testing within a hospital analytical lab. You will apply technical expertise to support accurate diagnostics and patient care, working in a self-directed manner to conduct analyses and report results with precision.

Successful candidates will have strong laboratory knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently, ensuring ongoing quality