Medical Lab Tech Apprentice - Denver

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

 

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Overview

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. At CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region, we value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

 

A laboratory professional responsible for performance of all levels of general testing within the analytical laboratory. Provides a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance. Consistently functions in a self-directed manner and exhibits complex problem solving skills. This program is designed to prepare qualified technicians to perform a variety of complex laboratory tests which play an important role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of many diseases and in the promotion of health. Through this apprenticeship, you'll be able to display entry-level skills in clinical laboratory areas such as: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, and general Lab Operations. Once you complete the program, you will be prepared to take the National Medical Laboratory Technician Certification with the skills to help you begin your career or further it.

 

Please note, the apprentice program does not begin until Fall 2025, in line with the academic calendar start.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Enrolled in Arapahoe Community College Medical Lab Technician Program, required
• Completion of pre-requisite course work as provided by Arapahoe Community College Medical Lab Technician Program, required
• MLA (ASCP) or Phlebotomy certification, such as PBT(ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred

Your Connected Community

When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000+ amazing associates who work here, every community within CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region’s connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.

Our Total Reward Offerings

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Our total rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer: 

• Several Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance options.
• Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that may be eligible for an employer contribution!
• 401K with a generous match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!

View more on our benefits HERE.

Pay Range

Pay Structure: Starting Wage $18/hr, Mid-Point Wage $20/hr, Certified Wage $23.94/hr