Lab Patient Technician - Part Time - Carleton Place, ON

LifeLabs LP; Carleton Place; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Canada is seeking a Part-Time Lab Patient Technician to support the specimen collection process from patient greeting through to preparation for transport, based in Carleton Place.

You will perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect monitors, and handle ECG tracings, with a focus on accurate data entry and patient privacy. The role emphasizes strong customer service in a clinical setting.

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 ability to relate to patients in stressful situations.
• Strong empathy and adaptability to change.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet and collect required information from patients; explain the specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
• Perform special test collections such as medical/legal drug screens and clinical trials; complete related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships; respond to inquiries and follow up on requests.
• Enter required patient demographics and requisition information; process results.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG training

Customer service

Typing 40 wpm

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

As aLab Patient Technicianyou 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

Schedule: Various shifts

Number of positions: 1

Additional requirements: Saturday rotation at Carling Ave PSC

Start date: ASAP

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.