Dual Lab Patient Technician & Mobile Lab Patient Technician

LifeLabs LP; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Sudbury is seeking a Lab Patient Technician to guide patients through the specimen collection process and prepare samples for transport, contributing to accurate test results and patient care. This part-time float role includes a comprehensive 10–12 week training program and requires flexible availability between 6:00 a.m.

and 5:00 p.m., with shifts across five PSC locations as needed. Travel between sites and adapting to changing staffing needs are expected.

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.
• Strong computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Strong customer/patient service with the ability to relate to patients and clients under stress.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, collect required information, explain the specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
• Collect special test specimens and document related information.
• Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries.
• Enter patient demographics and requisition data accurately.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Empathy

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Phlebotomy

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

ECG training

Job description

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)
Additional requirements: This is a part-time Dual LPT/MLPT position that includes a comprehensive full-time training program of approximately 10-12 weeks. During training and throughout employment, candidates must have flexible availability between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., as scheduled shifts may occur at any time within these hours. This role is also a float position, requiring the successful candidate to work across any of our five Sudbury Patient Service Centre (PSC) locations based on operational requirements. Candidates should be comfortable traveling between locations and adapting to changing staffing and scheduling needs to support patient care and service delivery.
Number of positions:1
Start Date: November 23, 2026

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.