Lab Patient Technician

LifeLabs LP; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in the Sudbury region is seeking a Lab Patient Technician to greet patients, explain the specimen collection process, and prepare samples for testing.

This part-time float position requires phlebotomy, connect/disconnect Holter monitors, and ECG tracings, with duties including special test collections and data entry. You will service multiple PSC locations within the Sudbury region, maintain patient privacy with empathy, and adapt to varying schedules starting 28 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients 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

Communication skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Empathy

Adaptability

Problem solving

Privacy/confidentiality

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

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 Regular (Float)
Schedule: Various depending on operational requirements
Additional requirements: Successful candidate must be available to work 20 to 37.5 hours per week and may be scheduled to work at any of our Patient Service Centre (PSC) locations within the Sudbury region based on operational needs
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: 28 September 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.