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

LifeLabs; Milton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs in Milton is seeking a Lab Patient Technician for a temporary part-time float role. You will gather patient information, prepare specimens, and ensure proper protocol is followed during collection.

The position covers Milton/Mississauga locations with varied shifts, starting ASAP and lasting 12 months. Phlebotomy and ECG skills are assets, with a focus on accuracy, privacy, and customer service.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication skills

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Empathy & adaptability

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Lab Assistant program graduate

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

ECG equipment

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: Temporary Part Time (Float)

Shifts: Various Shifts

Number of positions: 1

Additional requirements: Position for the Milton/Mississauga locations: 311 Commercial 6855 Meadowvale 470 Bronte St. This position will cover vacations, sick calls, and every Saturday. Locations opening shifts can start at 7:00am and closing shift can end at 5:30pm

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.