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As a Lab Patient Technician, you will be responsible for the specimen collection process, from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation. This is an important role in patient care and our business and will let you see the difference that you make in patients’ lives.

Status: Part Time Float

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7am-530pm SM Hours: Monday to Saturday 8am-630pm

Additional requirements: Must be available to work Saturday shifts on a rotation. This role is a dual role. Your primary classification is Lab Patient Technician, and your secondary role will be Medical Lab Assistant.

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Internal Application Deadline: August 11th, 2025

Union: This is part of the OPSEU collective agreement

This vacancy is for an existing position

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• 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.
  
  

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent are preferred.
• 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
• Strong empathy, flexibility, adaptability to change, and problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

• Seniority level
  Entry level

• Employment type
  Part-time

• Job function
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries
  Hospitals and Health Care

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