Lab Patient Technician - Part Time Float - Guelph, ON

Lifelabs LP; Guelph; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employee group benefits

Retirement savings plan

Vacation and wellness days

Professional development programs

Job summary

Lifelabs LP is seeking a Lab Patient Technician to work part-time in Guelph, Ontario. This position involves greeting patients, performing phlebotomies, and ensuring proper specimen collection and transportation. Your role is critical in providing quality patient care.

The ideal candidate should have graduated from a Laboratory Assistant program, with experience in phlebotomy and strong interpersonal skills. Lifelabs promotes employee wellness and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• Strong customer/patient service with the ability to relate to patients.

Responsibilities

• Greet and collect necessary information from patients.
• Perform phlebotomies and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Good computer skills with minimum typing speed of 40 wpm

Strong customer/patient service skills

Empathy and problem-solving skills

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

Lab Patient Technician - Part Time Float - Guelph, ON

85 Norfolk St, Guelph, ON N1H 4J4, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada’s first commercial genetics lab, and the country’s largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer‑centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page; they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

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.

Job Details

Status: Part‑Time

Schedule: Availability is required Monday through Friday between 6:45 AM and 5:45 PM, as well as rotational Saturdays.

Additional requirements: This is a part‑time float position covering Guelph and Fergus. Hours and locations will vary based on operational needs within the region.

Number of openings: 1

Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• 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 such as 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, and optional health‑related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, 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].

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. 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.