Part-Time Lab Patient Technician - Phlebotomy & ECG

LifeLabs; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Employee Wellness Programs

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

LifeLabs in Lindsay, Ontario, is seeking a Part Time Lab Patient Technician to support specimen collection and patient care. The role is on-site with flexible shifts between 7:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., Monday to Friday.

You will greet patients, perform phlebotomy, ECGs, and prepare specimens, while upholding privacy standards and delivering compassionate service. The successful candidate will have an approved Laboratory Assistant program, phlebotomy experience is an asset, strong communication

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 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.

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

Communication skills

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Privacy/compliance

Education

Graduate of approved Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

LifeLabs in Lindsay, Ontario, is seeking a Part Time Lab Patient Technician to support specimen collection and patient care. The role is on-site with flexible shifts between 7:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., Monday to Friday.

You will greet patients, perform phlebotomy, ECGs, and prepare specimens, while upholding privacy standards and delivering compassionate service. The successful candidate will have an approved Laboratory Assistant program, phlebotomy experience is an asset, strong communication