Mobile Lab Patient Technician

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical laboratory services provider in Greater Sudbury is seeking a part-time Mobile Lab Patient Technician. You will organize visits to collect specimens, perform phlebotomies, and liaise with medical personnel to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and experience in phlebotomy. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Employee group benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Professional development and reimbursement programs

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and access to a vehicle.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily schedule of visits to collect specimens as per physicians’ requests.
• Perform phlebotomies and ECG tracings.
• Liaise with doctors and facility staff regarding patient problems and other matters.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving skills

ECG training or experience

Job description

Overview

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are committed to empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services. We operate Canada's first commercial genetics lab and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 professionals works together to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust. Our values include caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach, and we are committed to DEI and creating an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values guide our actions and define our team culture. Our Mobile Lab Patient Technicians play an important part in on-site patient care in locations including private homes, commercial facilities, and long-term care facilities. This is an active and rewarding role that lets you build relationships with patients and see the difference you make in their lives and healthcare outcomes.

Position Details

Status: Part Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm

Additional requirements: Successful candidate must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Note: This vacancy is for an existing position.

Vaccinations: Selected candidates are required to be fully vaccinated with Covid-19 vaccinations, and a booster shot for this role.

Your Responsibilities

• Organizing a daily schedule of visits to facilities and private residences to collect specimens as per physicians’ requests, planning your route according to courier times, specimen integrity, and required travel time.
• Performing phlebotomies, connecting/disconnecting holter monitors, and performing ECG tracings.
• Collecting and delivering specimens to designated labs for testing.
• Accession, spin, separate and prepare for transport to reference lab as required.
• Booking patient appointments, requesting required information from patients, explaining the specimen collection process and ensuring patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.
• Liaising with doctors, facility staff, and CCAC staff regarding patient problems, changes in scheduling, specimen collection procedures, and other matters.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and access to a vehicle.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Excellent communication skills to relate with a wide variety of people.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to think quickly on your feet.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program specific to the job position, which may include:

• Employee group benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee wellness and giving programs, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy and applicable Accessibility Acts. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [e-mail].

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ask if this position requires vaccination or immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!