Lab Patient Technician

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

Job summary

A leading medical laboratory provider in Ontario is seeking a Lab Patient Technician to manage the specimen collection process. Responsibilities include greeting patients, performing phlebotomies, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has a background in Laboratory Assistance and excellent communication skills. This part-time role requires flexible availability to meet patient needs. Competitive benefits and supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Employee Group Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Greet and collect required information from patients.
• Perform phlebotomies and ECG tracings.
• Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries.
• Complete data entry of required patient demographics.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Overview

LifeLabs is 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 committed to empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services. We are recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers and prioritize the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program. Our values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach guide our actions and decisions each day.

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 Regular

Schedule: Various

Additional requirements: Flexible availability required

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: 6 October 2025

This vacancy is for an existing position.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their 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: 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.

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 proud to offer resources and a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive. Our Total Rewards program is specific to the job position and may include the items listed above.

In alignment with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy and applicable Accessibility Acts, 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 ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!