Lab Patient Technician - Temporary Part Time (Float) - Georgetown, ON

LifeLabs; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs is seeking a Lab Patient Technician for the Halton Hills, Ontario area. This temporary part-time float position covers two Georgetown locations and various shifts, starting ASAP with a 12-month contract.

You will greet patients, perform phlebotomies, monitor connections, ECGs, and specialized collections while maintaining strict patient privacy and delivering excellent customer service. The role requires an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent, phlebotomy/ECG assets, and

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 skills.
• Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Strong customer/patient service with 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.

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

ECG training/experience

Excellent communication

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Empathy

Flexibility

Adaptability to change

Problem solving

Patient privacy/confidentiality

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

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: Temporary Part Time (Float)

Shifts: Various Shifts

Number of positions: 1

Additional requirements: Position for the 2 locations in Georgetown: 40 Hillside Dr 99 Sinclair St. This position will cover vacations, sick days, and every Saturday. The opening shift can start at 7:00am and the closing can end as late as 5:30 pm.

Start Date:ASAP

End Date: 12 Month Contract

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.