Lab Patient Technician

LifeLabs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Part Time Lab Patient Technician to support specimen collection and processing. You will greet patients, perform phlebotomies, ECG tracings, and special test collections, while ensuring accuracy and privacy.

The role requires two years phlebotomy experience and strong communication skills. Schedule is variable with weekday and weekend shifts; open availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet and collect required information from patients and explain the specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
• Perform special test collections and document related information.
• Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries.
• Complete data entry of patient demographics and requisition information.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Customer service

Typing 40 wpm

Data entry

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program

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

Schedule: Candidates must be available to work variable shifts during the following hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 6:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sunday: 8:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Additional Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of phlebotomy experience and must have open availability and be able to accommodate scheduling needs across these hours. Please note that significant scheduling restrictions or conflicts may impact suitability for this position.

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: 10 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.