Part-Time Lab Patient Technician Phlebotomy & ECG

LifeLabs; Morrisburg; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs in Ontario is seeking a Lab Patient Technician for a part-time regular role. You’ll greet patients, collect specimens, perform phlebotomy, connect/disconnect Holter monitors, and record data for transportation and testing.

Shifts vary with Saturday rotation in Cornwall 8:00 to 12:30, ASAP start. The role emphasizes patient privacy and high service standards, with opportunities to gain ECG and special test collection experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Empathy

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

LifeLabs in Ontario is seeking a Lab Patient Technician for a part-time regular role. You’ll greet patients, collect specimens, perform phlebotomy, connect/disconnect Holter monitors, and record data for transportation and testing.

Shifts vary with Saturday rotation in Cornwall 8:00 to 12:30, ASAP start. The role emphasizes patient privacy and high service standards, with opportunities to gain ECG and special test collection experience.