Patient Care Lab Assistant (Phlebotomy & ECG) - Part Time

LifeLabs LP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support specimen collection from greeting patients through preparation for transport. This role plays a crucial part in patient care and the daily operations of our lab.

You will perform phlebotomies, ECG tracings, and special collections; maintain patient relationships; and ensure accurate data entry and proper specimen handling. Start date ASAP; schedule Monday–Friday 12:45pm–5:45pm.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent related experience such as working as a healthcare professional with previous training or experience in phlebotomy.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Proficient data entry skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively relate to patients and health care providers.

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, 24- hour blood pressure monitoring, 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

Data entry

Customer service

Teamwork

Privacy & confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

ECG equipment

Holter monitors

Blood pressure monitors

Job description

LifeLabs LP is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support specimen collection from greeting patients through preparation for transport. This role plays a crucial part in patient care and the daily operations of our lab.

You will perform phlebotomies, ECG tracings, and special collections; maintain patient relationships; and ensure accurate data entry and proper specimen handling. Start date ASAP; schedule Monday–Friday 12:45pm–5:45pm.