Lab Patient Technician - Part Time (Float) - Richmond Hill, ON

LifeLabs LP; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Canada is seeking a Lab Patient Technician for a part-time float position, covering vacations and sick days with shifts across multiple locations. You will greet patients, collect specimens, and prepare them for transport to the lab.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, ECG tracing, Holter monitor handling, and accurate data entry. Travel between Richmond Hill and nearby areas is required with flexible Monday–Saturday availability.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication and patient service skills.
• Strong data entry skills and 40 wpm typing.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet and collect required information from patients and explain collection steps.
• Perform phlebotomies and ECG tracings as required.
• Connect/disconnect Holter monitors and perform related tests.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.
• Complete required documentation and data entry.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients and staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Communication skills

Data entry

Customer service

Typing 40 wpm

Education

Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Tools

ECG equipment

Holter monitors

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 (Float)

Schedule: Various shifts

Number of positions:1

Additional requirements: This is a permanent part time float position mainly to cover vacations, sick calls and/or shifts based on operational needs. Candidate must have a vehicle to travel between areas of Richmond Hill, Markham, North York, Woodbridge, Thornhill, Aurora, Newmarket and Bradford. Candidate must have flexible availability from Monday-Saturday.

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.