Lab Patient Technician - Part Time Regular (Float) - Listowel, ON

LifeLabs LP; Canada; Remote; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Ontario is seeking a Lab Patient Technician to handle the specimen collection process, from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transportation. This role supports patient care and contributes to accurate test results.

Responsibilities include phlebotomies, ECG tracings, data entry, and maintaining strong patient relationships while upholding privacy standards. The position offers part-time regular hours and may require coverage in Stratford or Clinton.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication and typing speed (min. 40 wpm).
• Strong customer/patient service with ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Empathy

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

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 Regular (Float)

Schedule: Various shifts as needed

Number of positions: 1

Additional requirements: May require coverage in Stratford or Clinton.

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.