Patient-Focused Lab Technician: Phlebotomy & ECG

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Vacation days

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

LifeLabs is seeking a Lab Patient Technician in Ontario to manage the specimen collection process from greeting patients through to preparing specimens for transport, playing a pivotal role in patient care and test processing.

This temporary part-time position covers two Georgetown locations (40 Hillside Dr and 99 Sinclair St) to support vacations, sick days, and every Saturday. Start date ASAP; 12-month contract; shifts vary.

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 skills

Good computer skills

Strong customer/patient service

Empathy and adaptability

Privacy and confidentiality

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

LifeLabs is seeking a Lab Patient Technician in Ontario to manage the specimen collection process from greeting patients through to preparing specimens for transport, playing a pivotal role in patient care and test processing.

This temporary part-time position covers two Georgetown locations (40 Hillside Dr and 99 Sinclair St) to support vacations, sick days, and every Saturday. Start date ASAP; 12-month contract; shifts vary.