Lab Patient Technician - Temporary Part Time Regular - North York, ON

LifeLabs LP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Ontario is seeking a Lab Patient Technician for the specimen collection process, from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transport. This temporary part-time position supports North York and Thornhill area coverage with rotating Saturdays.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, holter monitor connections, ECG tracings, data entry, and ensuring adherence to test protocols while maintaining patient privacy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication and patient service skills.
• Good computer skills with typing speed of at least 40 wpm.
• Ability to maintain 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

Customer service

Empathy

Problem solving

Typing speed 40 wpm

Phlebotomy experience

ECG awareness

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

ECG training

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 Regular

Schedule:

Various shifts

Number of positions:

1

Additional requirements:

Monday to Friday: 7:15-2:45 (Schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements.) Rotational Saturdays. A personal vehicle is required to support shift coverage across the area of North York, and Thornhill

Start date:

ASAP

End date:

1 November 2027

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.