Lab Patient Technician

Status: Part‑Time Regular

Schedule: Hours and schedule may vary based on operational needs from Monday‑Friday 7:45‑5:30

Number of positions: Multiple

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, 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.

Qualifications

- Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
- Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
- ECG training or experience is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Positive computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
- Strong customer/patient service 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.

Compensation and Benefits

- LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill,



effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.
- Employee group benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support health and wellness needs, including extended health care, dental care, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Vacation and wellness days.
- Employee wellness and giving programs, including mental, physical, and financial wellness initiatives and employee recognition.
- Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs such as WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco membership, and optional health‑related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, 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. 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.

📌 Lab Patient Technician ON - Part Time Regular - Kenora, ON (Ontario)
🏢 LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
📍 Ontario