Lab Patient Technician - Part Time Regular - Pickering, ON

LifeLabs LP; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Ontario is seeking a Lab Patient Technician to support the specimen collection process from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transport. This part-time regular role emphasizes phlebotomy, ECG, data entry, and precise patient communication.

You will cover Sundays and some Saturdays, with potential shifts at 1105 Kingston Rd or other PSCs as needed, contributing to high-standard patient care and privacy compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.

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 experience

Excellent communication

Typing speed 40 wpm

Customer service

Empathy

Education

Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Tools

ECG equipment

Holter monitors

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 Regular Schedule: Mondays to Sundays; Part of the shift for this position is working every Sunday and Most Saturdays Additional requirements: Candidate may be asked to cover shifts from 1105 Kingston Rd and other PSCs if available(unscheduled day) Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: ASA

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.