Lab Patient Technician

LifeLabs; Brantford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian healthcare services provider is seeking a part-time Lab Patient Technician in Brantford. Candidates should have phlebotomy experience, excellent communication, and must be able to work flexible hours. The role involves patient interaction and data entry. Key benefits include a retirement savings plan and employee wellness programs.

Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation entitlement

Employee wellness programs

Employee giving program

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Experience in phlebotomy is required.
• Strong communication skills are a must.
• Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain the specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies and connect/disconnect holter monitors.
• Complete data entry for patient demographics and test results.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Excellent communication skills

Good computer skills

Education

Graduate of Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Improve lives. Love your job. Grow your career.

Do you want to help improve patients’ healthcare outcomes? Now you can. LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is a proud Canadian company with over 50 years’ experience. We provide laboratory testing services that help healthcare providers diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease in patients. LifeLabs is currently looking for aLab Patient Technicianto join our team in Brantford and Paris, ON.

This role is a part-time position suitable for an individual with a flexible schedule and includes the opportunity to pick up additional shifts at other LifeLabs locations. This role is for flexible coverage for all locations in the Brantford and Paris region. Must have own vehicle. Availability for Saturdays is required.

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.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Employment Details

The right person for this role will be focused on great customer / patient service, and be able to relate to patients and clients even in stressful situations. Some key qualities include empathy, flexibility, adaptability to change, and problem solving skills. Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccinations may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service.

This is an in-person role. The hiring range is 24.02 - 28.05 hourly. The final salary recommendation will be determined based on the level of experience, education requirement, external market conditions and internal equity.

Benefits & Programs

Retirement Savings Plan: The LifeLabs plans provide members with an easy way to save for retirement. By participating in the plan, you receive contributions made to your account on your behalf from LifeLabs.

Vacation Entitlement: In this position, you will be entitled to vacation pay, which will be applied to each pay.

Employee Wellness: LifeLabs offers an award-winning Wellness Program focused on supporting your total health and well-being under our physical, emotional, and financial wellness pillars. We have been recognized in the industry for our focus on mental health supports.

Employee Giving program: Designed to support any employee who donates, fundraises or volunteers for a Canadian Registered Charity or Non-Profit Organization.

DEI & Company Values

We are committed to the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program and have taken steps to strengthen our commitment to our team members and customers, to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves. At LifeLabs, we know that we are Stronger Together and that we will benefit from the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member offers.

Additional notes

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be fully vaccinated with the current Government approved COVID-19 vaccinations.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today.