Part-Time Lab Patient Technician – Phlebotomy & ECG

Colonial Group; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario is seeking a Lab Patient Technician on a Part Time Regular basis to support the specimen collection process from patient greeting to preparation for transport. Responsibilities include phlebotomies, ECG tracings, holter monitor connections, and collecting special tests while maintaining patient privacy and accurate documentation.

This role emphasizes clear communication with patients and colleagues, data entry of demographics and requisitions, and

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

Communication skills

Phlebotomy experience

ECG training

Typing speed 40 wpm

Customer service

Empathy

Adaptability

Problem solving

Privacy/compliance

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Colonial Group in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario is seeking a Lab Patient Technician on a Part Time Regular basis to support the specimen collection process from patient greeting to preparation for transport. Responsibilities include phlebotomies, ECG tracings, holter monitor connections, and collecting special tests while maintaining patient privacy and accurate documentation.

This role emphasizes clear communication with patients and colleagues, data entry of demographics and requisitions, and