Lab Patient Technician - Part Time (Float) - London, ON

Colonial Group; London; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Lab Patient Technician in London, Ontario. The role involves greeting patients, collecting specimens, and preparing samples for transport, with responsibilities spanning phlebotomy, Holter monitor setup, and ECG tracing.

The ideal candidate has a Laboratory Assistant background, phlebotomy experience, ECG familiarity, and strong communication and computer skills. This part-time float position requires flexibility to cover varying hours and locations in the London area.

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, even in stressful situations.
• Strong empathy, flexibility, adaptability to change, and problem solving.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, explain the specimen collection process and ensure test protocol adherence.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect Holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
• Collect special tests and complete related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries.
• Data entry of patient demographics and requisition information.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Empathy

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

ECG equipment knowledge

Job description

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.

Status: Part Time Float
Schedule: Hours are 645am to 600 pm Monday to Friday. Saturdays from 645 am - 300 pm and Sundays as operationally required
Additional requirements: The successful candidate must be available to work at all London and Surrounding areas
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP

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.