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 key 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: Various based on requirement
Additional Requirements: Versatile availability required. Mobile shifts are scheduled Monday to Friday, between 5:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PSC shifts run Monday to Friday, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The candidate may be assigned to any of the three Thunder Bay PSC locations: 1040 Oliver Rd, 1265 Arthur St, or 194 Court St
Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Union: This is part of the OPSEU Thunder Bay 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.

What you will bring to the role:
Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent are preferred.
Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
Excellent communication skills.
Positive 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.
LabON

📌 Dual Lab Patient Technician & Mobile Lab Patient Technician Opseu Thunder Bay
🏢 Lifelabs
📍 Thunder Bay