Dual Lab Patient Technician & Mobile Lab Patient Technician

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Dryden; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Group Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Employee Wellness Programs

Professional development support

Job summary

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services in Dryden, Ontario, is seeking a Lab Patient Technician to handle specimen collection from patients, ensuring proper procedures are followed. This part-time role requires flexibility, excellent communication, and the ability to maintain patient privacy.

The ideal candidate should have a background in laboratory assistance, and experience in phlebotomy is an asset. LifeLabs offers competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent 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 abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain the specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies and related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries.
• Complete data entry of patient information.
• Prepare specimens for transportation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Phlebotomy experience

Good computer skills

Strong customer/patient service

Empathy

Flexibility

Problem-solving skills

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Lab Patient Technician

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada’s first commercial genetics lab, and the country’s largest online patient portal. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer‑centered approach.

As a Lab Patient Technician you will be responsible for the specimen collection process, from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation.

Status: Part Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4:15pm

Additional requirements: The schedule is Monday to Friday, with shifts between 7:45 AM and 4:15 PM. Candidates must be available for last‑minute call‑ins. Mobile shifts will be required 1–2 times per week, servicing a clinic in Vermilion Bay, with operating hours aligned with the PSC.

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

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.
• 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.

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, and a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive. In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program specific to the job position. Your package may include:

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Vacation and Wellness Days.
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award‑winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs address the comprehensive well‑being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health‑related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [e-mail].

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer‑led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!