Phlebotomist - Patient-Focused, Part-Time

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Life Insurance

Vacation & Wellness Days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LifeLabs is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to join our patient-focused team. You will handle the specimen collection process from greeting patients through to preparation for transport, playing a crucial role in patient care and timely test results.

This role offers Mon to Fri 2:00-6:00pm with rotational Saturdays. Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred; phlebotomy experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy 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.
• 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

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Computer skills

Privacy & confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

LifeLabs is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to join our patient-focused team. You will handle the specimen collection process from greeting patients through to preparation for transport, playing a crucial role in patient care and timely test results.

This role offers Mon to Fri 2:00-6:00pm with rotational Saturdays. Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred; phlebotomy experience is an asset.