Lab Patient Technician

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Whitby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs is seeking a Lab Patient Technician for a part-time role in Whitby, ON. The technician will manage specimen collection processes and ensure patient care. Candidates must possess a graduate certification in Laboratory Assistance and exhibit strong customer service skills in a fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient lives and support healthcare efforts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and facilitate specimen collection including phlebotomies.
• Complete data entry of patient demographics and requisition information.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Improve lives. Love your job. Grow your career.

LifeLabs is currently looking for a Lab Patient Technician to join our team in Whitby, ON (200 Brock St N).

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.

This is a Regular Part-time role (guaranteed 20-37.5 hours weekly). Shifts will be scheduled 7am-3pm minimum 3 times a week with opportunity to pick up extra hours. This role includes rotational Saturday hours of 8am-12pm.

In this role you will:

• 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.

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. Other requirements include:

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

We are looking for passionate individuals who share in the importance of our values: Caring, Customer Driven, Agile and One Team and can live these values with us every day.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today.

At LifeLabs, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where our team members and the communities we serve feel accepted, valued, and respected.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy , the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] .

LifeLabs is committed to providing a safe environment for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. We have been a leader throughout the COVID-19 pandemic regarding health and safety measures and have always put our employees and customers at the center of every decision that we make. As an organization in the health care sector, we believe the COVID vaccination adds a layer of protection that complements the extensive and necessary health and safety protocols that we have taken to date. With this in mind, we currently require all LifeLabs employees, contractors, students and volunteers to be fully vaccinated.

LifeLabs operates under a distributed workforce model, where employee flexibility is a key priority. Further information will be provided during the interview process on what this means for employees.

About the company

LifeLabs is the largest provider of specialty laboratory testing services in Canada. Together with our partners, we provide national access to specialized clinical tests. Excelleris is a wholly owned subsidiary of LifeLabs.

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