Dual Lab Patient Technician/Medical Lab Assistant (OPSEU) - Part Time Float - Thunder Bay ON

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A medical laboratory service provider in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a part-time Dual Lab Patient Technician/Medical Lab Assistant. This entry-level position involves specimen collection, patient interaction, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should have a background in laboratory assistance and strong communication skills. The role requires flexibility for Saturday shifts and offers opportunities to impact patient care directly.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent preferred.
• Good computer skills with minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies and ECG tracings.
• Prepare specimens for transportation.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Excellent communication skills

Good computer skills

Strong customer service

Empathy and problem-solving

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Dual Lab Patient Technician/Medical Lab Assistant (OPSEU)

Join to apply for the Dual Lab Patient Technician/Medical Lab Assistant (OPSEU) role at LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services

Dual Lab Patient Technician/Medical Lab Assistant (OPSEU)

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Dual Lab Patient Technician/Medical Lab Assistant (OPSEU) role at LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

As a Lab Patient Technician, you will be responsible for the specimen collection process, from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation. This is an important role in patient care and our business and will let you see the difference that you make in patients’ lives.

Status: Part Time Float

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7am-530pm SM Hours: Monday to Saturday 8am-630pm

Additional requirements: Must be available to work Saturday shifts on a rotation. This role is a dual role. Your primary classification is Lab Patient Technician, and your secondary role will be Medical Lab Assistant.

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Internal Application Deadline: August 11th, 2025

Union: This is part of the OPSEU collective agreement

This vacancy is for an existing position

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• 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.
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent are preferred.
• Phlebotomy 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Laboratory Technician” roles.

Dual Lab Patient Technician/ Medical Lab Assistant (OPSEU Thunder Bay)

Lab Patient Technician (OPSEU Thunder Bay)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.