Patient-Focused Lab Technician — Phlebotomy & ECG

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Employee Wellness Programs

Professional development and fees

Job summary

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services in Woodstock, Ontario is seeking a Lab Patient Technician for a part-time float role. You will support patient care from greeting patients through preparation of specimens for transportation and testing.

The role requires phlebotomy may be asset, strong communication, data entry, and commitment to patient privacy. A Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred for the candidate.

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.

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 (asset)

ECG training (asset)

Communication skills

Typing 40 wpm

Customer service

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services in Woodstock, Ontario is seeking a Lab Patient Technician for a part-time float role. You will support patient care from greeting patients through preparation of specimens for transportation and testing.

The role requires phlebotomy may be asset, strong communication, data entry, and commitment to patient privacy. A Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred for the candidate.