Lab Patient Technician

LifeLabs; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs is seeking a Lab Patient Technician in Ontario. The role involves greeting patients, collecting specimens, performing phlebotomies, ECG tracings, and special test collections.

You will maintain client relationships and ensure proper documentation, while handling data entry and specimen preparation for transport. The position is part-time with a rotating Saturday schedule and start date of 23 November 2026.

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; typing speed 40 wpm or higher.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and collect required information, explain the specimen process.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect Holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
• Handle special test collections (drug screens, paternity tests, clinical trials) and complete related paperwork.
• Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries or requests.
• Data entry of patient demographics and requisition details.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Empathy

Adaptability

Problem solving

Privacy

Education

Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy

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)
Schedule: 6.45 AM - 5.45 PM

Additional notes: This is a part-time float position in which scheduled hours (ranging from 6:45 am - 5:45 pm) and assigned work locations will vary in accordance with operational requirements. The role includes a mandatory Saturday rotation.

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: 23 November 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.