Part-Time Lab Patient Technician — Caring Phlebotomist

LifeLabs LP; Canada; Remote; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Group Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Employee Wellness and Giving Programs

Professional development and memberReb

Job summary

LifeLabs is seeking a dedicated Lab Patient Technician for a part-time position in Lindsay, ON. You will manage the specimen collection process from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transport, with responsibilities including phlebotomy, ECG tracings, and handling special test collections.

Strong customer service and privacy practices are essential. Graduate of a Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred; phlebotomy and ECG experience are assets.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• 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

Phlebotomy

ECG training

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Privacy & confidentiality

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

LifeLabs is seeking a dedicated Lab Patient Technician for a part-time position in Lindsay, ON. You will manage the specimen collection process from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transport, with responsibilities including phlebotomy, ECG tracings, and handling special test collections.

Strong customer service and privacy practices are essential. Graduate of a Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred; phlebotomy and ECG experience are assets.