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

LifeLabs LP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Toronto is seeking a Lab Patient Technician to support the specimen collection process, from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transportation. This temporary part-time float role offers exposure to a range of tests and patient care activities.

The position requires a Laboratory Assistant program graduate or equivalent, with optional phlebotomy and ECG training. You will work Monday through Sunday, ASAP start, through 31/12/2027, with weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• 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

Excellent communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Adaptability

Problem solving

Patient/customer service

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Tools

ECG training

Phlebotomy

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

Schedule: Mondays to Sundays

Additional requirements: Successful candidate must be flexible willing to work Monday-Sunday, earliest shift is 7:30AM and latest at 7:30PM. Must be willing to work on weekends

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Contract End Date: 31/12/2027

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.