Lab Patient Technician

Employment Services Elgin; Aylmer; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Ontario is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant. Responsibilities include performing phlebotomies, completing data entry for patient records, and preparing specimens for testing. Candidates should have a graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent, along with strong customer service skills and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Excellent flexibility and adaptability are necessary for this role, which offers a competitive wage between $25.55 to $29.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Strong customer/patient service with the ability to relate to patients and clients.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet and request required information from patients.
• Perform phlebotomies and ECG tracings.
• Complete data entry of required patient demographics.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG training

Customer service

Computer skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

Wage: $25.55 to $29.84/hour
Employment type: Part time
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm
Schedule: Rotating Saturdays 8 am to 12:30pm

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.

Qualifications

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.
• 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.

How to Apply

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