Lab Patient Technician

LifeLabs; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLabs is seeking a Lab Patient Technician for a temporary full-time role in Greater Sudbury, Canada. You will greet patients, collect specimens, perform phlebotomies, ECG tracings, and specialized collections, while maintaining patient privacy and accurate data entry.

The position emphasizes strong communication with patients and staff, flexibility, and adherence to strict safety protocols. Start date is 30 November 2026 with a contract end date of 31 May 2027.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG training

Communication skills

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

As aLab Patient Technicianyou 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.

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Status: Temporary Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 5:00pm with rotating shifts
Additional requirements: Flexible availability required
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: 30 November 2026
Contract End Date: 31 May 2027

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.