Lab Patient Technician - Part Time Float - Guelph, ON

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Guelph; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Group Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is seeking a part-time Lab Patient Technician in Guelph, Ontario. This role involves greeting patients, performing phlebotomies, and ensuring compliance with testing protocols, which directly impacts patient care.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an approved Laboratory Assistant program and possess strong communication and empathy skills. The position offers competitive compensation and employee benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain the specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies and ECG tracings.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Excellent communication skills

Good computer skills (40 wpm)

Customer/patient service skills

Empathy and problem-solving

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

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

Schedule: Availability 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 patients, request required information, 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 is 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation commensurate with role, skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions.
• Employee Group Benefits: coverage for employees and families, including extended health care, dental care, and life insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Vacation and wellness days.
• Employee wellness and giving programs with resources such as Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, preferred rates and discount programs (e.g., WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership).

Accessibility and Accommodations

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Vaccination Requirement

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccination or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees as regulated by provincial or regional governments or employer‑led policies.

EEO Statement

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 characteristic. Pay programs are communicated in an accessible and transparent manner.