MLT – Cytogenetics & Diagnostic Testing Expert

CommonSpirit Health; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s St. Anthony Summit Hospital in Frisco, CO is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform all levels of general testing in the analytical laboratory, applying a high level of technical knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance.

You will work self-directed, report results to support accurate diagnoses, operate and troubleshoot instruments, handle specimens, and complete required QC, documentation, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in a biological/chemical science per CLIA OR HS diploma with military medical laboratory training.
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as judged by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lab techniques

Education

Clinical lab science degree

Job description

CommonSpirit Health’s St. Anthony Summit Hospital in Frisco, CO is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform all levels of general testing in the analytical laboratory, applying a high level of technical knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance.

You will work self-directed, report results to support accurate diagnoses, operate and troubleshoot instruments, handle specimens, and complete required QC, documentation, and corrective actions.