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

Colonial Group; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Lab Patient Technician in Ontario, Canada. The role involves greeting patients, collecting samples, and preparing specimens for transport.

You will perform phlebotomies, ECG tracings, and special test collections while ensuring privacy and accuracy in documentation. Ideal candidates graduate from a Laboratory Assistant program, with phlebotomy or ECG experience, strong communication, and computer skills.

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 typing speed of at least 40 wpm.
• Strong customer/patient service and ability to relate under stress.
• Strong empathy, flexibility, adaptability to change, and problem solving.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and collect required information while explaining the collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
• Handle special test collections and complete related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries.
• Enter patient demographics and requisition information accurately.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Empathy & adaptability

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

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: Various shifts

Additional requirements: Must include every other Saturday and all locations in Oxford County.

Number of positions: 1

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.