Phlebotomy & Lab Support Specialist

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; 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 reimbursement

Job summary

LifeLabs in Vancouver area is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support specimen collection from greeting patients through preparation for transport. You will work across multiple PSCs in Richmond and Vancouver, including 7 days a week availability and 2 days off weekly.

The role emphasizes phlebotomy, data entry, and strong patient communication, with a commitment to privacy and teamwork within a supportive total rewards program.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent related experience in phlebotomy, intravenous infusion and/or intravenous therapy.
• 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

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Patient privacy

Patient care

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent experience

Tools

None

Job description

LifeLabs in Vancouver area is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support specimen collection from greeting patients through preparation for transport. You will work across multiple PSCs in Richmond and Vancouver, including 7 days a week availability and 2 days off weekly.

The role emphasizes phlebotomy, data entry, and strong patient communication, with a commitment to privacy and teamwork within a supportive total rewards program.