Compassionate Lab Patient Technician - Phlebotomy & ECG

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Chatham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Vacation & Wellness

Professional development

Job summary

LifeLabs in Canada is hiring a Lab Patient Technician to support specimen collection from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transport. This is a part-time float role, requiring flexibility to cover shifts in Chatham and Wallaceburg.

You will perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect monitor devices, and handle data entry and patient communication. Graduate from a Laboratory Assistant program is preferred; phlebotomy and ECG training are assets.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Strong customer/patient service with the ability to relate to patients and clients even in stressful situations.
• Strong empathy, flexibility, adaptability to change, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet and request required information from patients, explain the specimen collection process, and ensure patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
• Perform special test collections, such as medical/legal drug screens, paternity tests, and clinical trials, and complete related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships, including responding to inquiries and following up on requests.
• Complete data entry of required patient demographics, requisition information, and other information related to processing test results.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Empathy

Patient privacy

Phlebotomy

ECG

Stress management

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

LifeLabs in Canada is hiring a Lab Patient Technician to support specimen collection from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transport. This is a part-time float role, requiring flexibility to cover shifts in Chatham and Wallaceburg.

You will perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect monitor devices, and handle data entry and patient communication. Graduate from a Laboratory Assistant program is preferred; phlebotomy and ECG training are assets.