Lab Patient Technician - Part Time - Bancroft, ON

Lifelabs LP; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Group Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Employee Wellness and Giving Programs

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Lifelabs LP is seeking a Lab Patient Technician for a part-time position in Bancroft, ON. The role involves greeting patients, performing specimen collections such as phlebotomies, and ensuring strict adherence to patient confidentiality.

Qualified candidates will have completed a Laboratory Assistant program and possess strong customer service skills. The position includes comprehensive employee benefits, including health coverage and retirement savings. Vaccination may be encouraged as per regional requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent are preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Greet and request required information from patients.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
• Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Good computer skills with minimum typing speed of 40 wpm

Strong customer/patient service skills

Phlebotomy experience

ECG training or experience

Problem-solving skills

Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

Lab Patient Technician - Part Time - Bancroft, ON

Part Time

Number of positions: 1

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.
• 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.

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

Your package may include:

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well‑being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

Additional health and safety information:

Vaccinations are highly encouraged. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer‑led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Accessibility Accommodations:

Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.