Lab Patient Technician - Part Time - Penetanguishene, ON

LifeLabs; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs in Ontario is seeking a Part-Time Lab Patient Technician to guide patients from greeting to specimen preparation for transport. You will perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, and conduct ECG tracings to ensure accurate specimens.

Start ASAP with a Mon-Thu 7:15 am–4:00 pm, Fri 7:15 am–1:00 pm schedule. You will maintain patient relationships, complete required data entry, and prepare specimens for transportation.

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 in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, request information, explain the specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
• Perform special test collections and complete related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries.
• Complete data entry of patient demographics and requisition information.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG training

Communication skills

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Privacy/confidentiality

Adaptability

Empathy

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

Shifts: Mon-Thurs 7:15 am -4:00 pm, Fri 7:15 am -1:00 pm

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.