Lab Patient Technician - Temporary Part Time (Float) - Scarborough, ON
520 Ellesmere Rd G105, Scarborough, ON M1R 0B1, Canada
Job Description
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: Temporary, Part Time
Schedule: Sunday - Saturday
Additional requirements: This is a Float temporary 6-month contract. Successful candidate must be flexible and available to work Sunday to Saturday from 7:15 am-6:00 pm, as well as able to work in North York, Scarborough and Durham.
Number of positions: 1
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.
ECG training or experience is an asset.
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.
Benefits
Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
Retirement Savings Plan.
Vacation and Wellness Days.
Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Mental, physical and financial wellness programs and resources.
Career development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.
LifeLabs is proud to offer resources, opportunities and a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.
In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email
[email protected] .
Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.
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📌 Lab Patient Technician - Temporary Part Time (Float) - Scarborough, ON (Ontario)
🏢 Lifelabs
📍 Ontario