Lab Patient Technician

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Schedule: 37.5 hours per week. Various shifts and schedules depending on operational demands

Location: Carling location on a rotation basis

Start date: ASAP

End date: 1 year contract

Responsibilities

- Greet patients, request required information and explain the specimen collection process.
- Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect Holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
- Collect special test specimens such as medical/legal drug screens, paternity tests, and clinical trials, and complete related documentation.
- Maintain client relationships, responding to inquiries and following up on requests.
- Complete data entry of patient demographics, requisition information, and other details related to processing test results.
- Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Qualifications

- Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred.
- Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
- ECG training or experience is an asset.




- Excellent communication skills.
- Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
- Strong customer/patient service orientation, 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.

Perks

- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive total rewards program.
- Employee group benefits including extended health care, dental care, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Vacation and wellness days.
- Employee wellness and giving programs, including financial planning tools and recognition initiatives.
- Professional development and membership reimbursement, as well as access to preferred rates and discount programs.

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📌 Lab Patient Technician - Temporary Full Time - Nepean, ON (Ottawa)
🏢 LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
📍 Ottawa