Medical Technologist Jobs in Colorado
Medical Technologist jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where large health systems such as UCHealth, SCL Health, and Children's Hospital Colorado maintain steady hiring across laboratory disciplines. Demand is strongest in clinical chemistry, hematology, and microbiology, and openings run from entry-level bench positions to lead and supervisory roles. Colorado's growing population and expanding hospital infrastructure keep this one of the more active markets in the Mountain West. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Department
RadiographyJob Summary
Under the direction of a radiologist, performs general radiographic examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that entail application of ionizing radiation; therefore, prudent judgment, strong technical skills, and commitment to patient safety are considered requisite professional characteristics for individuals assuming the position as a general radiologic technologist.
Essential Functions :
- Performs high quality general radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging studies by selecting specific software parameters that will produce a quality image for use by radiologists in their determination of a diagnosis.
Acquire and maintain super user status for Fluoroscopy units.
A thorough clinical understanding of intricacies of fluoroscopy necessities.
Successful implementation of knowledge encompassing a diverse set of practical skills to ensure safe and effective application of specialized medical imaging techniques within Fluoroscopy.
Provide cross coverage support when staffing needs arise.
Acquire and maintain super user status for specialized perioperative service imaging needs. This includes, but is not limited to, the O Arm and 3D C Arm.
Ability to access PEX editor on fixed units (Siemens) to amend protocols as needed.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of all pediatric subspecialties including all essential mobile imaging standards along with Non-Accidental Trauma studies. (50%) - Effectively interacts with Denver Health’s PACS system through compliance with data entry, image post-processing, image archiving tasks, image quality assurance, and other related user interface activities. Uses Epic to input patient examination data and to place patient orders, when appropriate. (15%)
- Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. Transports patients to and from the Department of Radiology, as needed, to prevent patient flow delays. (15%)
- Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing general radiographic examinations. (5%)
- Attends and participates in departmental huddles, general intradepartmental meetings, and Radiology’s inservices. (5%)
- Provide comprehensive training on all nuanced functionalities and operational intricacies of the advanced perioperative imaging systems to fellow Radiography Technologists. Acquire and maintain super user status for all radiographic imaging equipment including fixed and mobile units. Provide comprehensive training on all nuanced functionalities and operational intricacies of the imaging systems present for use by Radiography Technologists. (5%) Contacts service personnel and notifies supervisory staff of equipment malfunctions. Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping down examination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, and washing/disinfecting general radiographic equipment. (5%)
Education :
Work Experience :
Licenses :
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Demonstrated knowledge in how to operate general radiographic equipment and related technology.
- Demonstrated competency in the performance of general radiographic imaging studies.
- Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients and effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
- Competency in interpreting physician order requests for general radiographic imaging studies.
- Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.
- Ability to consistently produce quality images of various anatomical structures.
- Ability to handle patient specimens and laboratory equipment.
- Ability to maintain the expected level of competency.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe environment of care.
- Microsoft Office Suite experience required.
- Electronic Health Management experience preferred.
Shift
Days (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$30.03 - $43.54 / hrBenefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
RadiographyJob Summary
Under the direction of a radiologist, performs general radiographic examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that entail application of ionizing radiation; therefore, prudent judgment, strong technical skills, and commitment to patient safety are considered requisite professional characteristics for individuals assuming the position as a general radiologic technologist.
Essential Functions :
- Performs high quality general radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging studies by selecting specific software parameters that will produce a quality image for use by radiologists in their determination of a diagnosis.
Acquire and maintain super user status for Fluoroscopy units.
A thorough clinical understanding of intricacies of fluoroscopy necessities.
Successful implementation of knowledge encompassing a diverse set of practical skills to ensure safe and effective application of specialized medical imaging techniques within Fluoroscopy.
Provide cross coverage support when staffing needs arise.
Acquire and maintain super user status for specialized perioperative service imaging needs. This includes, but is not limited to, the O Arm and 3D C Arm.
Ability to access PEX editor on fixed units (Siemens) to amend protocols as needed.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of all pediatric subspecialties including all essential mobile imaging standards along with Non-Accidental Trauma studies. (50%) - Effectively interacts with Denver Health’s PACS system through compliance with data entry, image post-processing, image archiving tasks, image quality assurance, and other related user interface activities. Uses Epic to input patient examination data and to place patient orders, when appropriate. (15%)
- Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. Transports patients to and from the Department of Radiology, as needed, to prevent patient flow delays. (15%)
- Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing general radiographic examinations. (5%)
- Attends and participates in departmental huddles, general intradepartmental meetings, and Radiology’s inservices. (5%)
- Provide comprehensive training on all nuanced functionalities and operational intricacies of the advanced perioperative imaging systems to fellow Radiography Technologists. Acquire and maintain super user status for all radiographic imaging equipment including fixed and mobile units. Provide comprehensive training on all nuanced functionalities and operational intricacies of the imaging systems present for use by Radiography Technologists. (5%) Contacts service personnel and notifies supervisory staff of equipment malfunctions. Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping down examination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, and washing/disinfecting general radiographic equipment. (5%)
Education :
Work Experience :
Licenses :
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Demonstrated knowledge in how to operate general radiographic equipment and related technology.
- Demonstrated competency in the performance of general radiographic imaging studies.
- Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients and effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
- Competency in interpreting physician order requests for general radiographic imaging studies.
- Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.
- Ability to consistently produce quality images of various anatomical structures.
- Ability to handle patient specimens and laboratory equipment.
- Ability to maintain the expected level of competency.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe environment of care.
- Microsoft Office Suite experience required.
- Electronic Health Management experience preferred.
Shift
Days (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$30.03 - $43.54 / hrBenefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical technologist jobs across Colorado.
- ASCP Board of Certification as Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist required
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or related field
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and automated analyzers
- Experience in at least one core discipline such as hematology, chemistry, or microbiology
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong quality control and regulatory compliance knowledge under CLIA standards
Medical Technologist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical technologist in Colorado?
Colorado does not require a state-issued license for medical technologists, so the path centers on education and national certification. You need a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a related field, followed by passing the ASCP Board of Certification examination to earn the MT or MLS credential. Most Colorado employers list ASCP certification as a hard requirement, so completing an accredited program and sitting for that exam is the concrete first step.
Which companies hire medical technologists in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring medical technologists in Colorado include United Vein & Vascular Centers, Denver Health, and IDEXX Laboratories, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems drive the bulk of consistent openings, particularly in the Denver metro and along the Front Range corridor.
Which Colorado cities have the most medical technologist jobs?
Denver, Aurora, and Montrose have the most medical technologist openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as home to major health systems and academic medical centers, while Colorado Springs and Aurora follow closely because of their large regional hospitals, military health facilities, and population growth driving sustained laboratory staffing needs.
Are there remote medical technologist jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Medical technologists work hands-on with specimens and instrumentation, which makes fully remote work uncommon for most positions. About 0% of medical technologist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to be in laboratory management, informatics, or quality assurance rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a medical technologist in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a medical laboratory technician or phlebotomy role at a Colorado hospital and moving into a technologist position after gaining bench time. UCHealth and Children's Hospital Colorado have run new-graduate laboratory programs that pair recent graduates with experienced staff during an onboarding period. Completing your ASCP certification before applying, even without years of experience, gives you a strong edge because Colorado employers treat it as the baseline credential.
Where can I find and apply to medical technologist jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to medical technologist jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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