Support patient care at LifeLabs as a Part time Laboratory Assistant in Colwood, collecting specimens and preparing them for transportation. Monday to Friday, 20 hours weekly.
This Laboratory Assistant manages the specimen collection process from patient greeting through specimen preparation. You will perform phlebotomies, ECG tracings, Holter monitor connections, and blood pressure monitoring. The position also includes data entry, special test collections, documentation, and patient inquiries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and verify required test information
- Explain protocols before collecting patient specimens
- Perform phlebotomies and ECG tracings
- Conduct Holter and blood pressure monitoring
- Prepare specimens and complete related documentation
Requirements:
- Recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program completion
- Phlebotomy, intravenous infusion, or related healthcare experience
- Proficient data entry skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Strict commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality
Bring specimen collection, patient service, data entry, and laboratory preparation skills to LifeLabs’ Colwood patient service centre.