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Lab Patient Technician

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LifeLabs

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Laboratory Assistant program graduate, have phlebotomy experience, strong communication and computer skills, and ensure strict patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • You will greet patients, perform specimen collection, conduct phlebotomies and ECGs, manage special test collections, maintain client relationships, and ensure accurate data entry and specimen preparation.

Requirements

  • - Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
  • - Phlebotomy experience.
  • - Excellent communication skills.
  • - Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
  • - Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

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.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Lab Patient Technician position?

The successful candidate is required to work Monday to Sunday from 7am-6pm, including long weekends, for 20-37.5 hours per week.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This is a part-time regular role.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be graduates of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent, and have phlebotomy experience.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include excellent communication skills, good computer skills with a typing speed of a minimum of 40 wpm, and the ability to maintain strict standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Where is the Lab Patient Technician position located?

The position is located in Toronto, Ontario at 14 College St.

Will there be an opportunity for additional shifts?

Yes, there is an opportunity to pick up additional shifts at other LifeLabs locations.

What is the salary range for this position?

The hiring range for this position is between $24.02 and $28.05 per hour.

What employee benefits are offered for this role?

Employees are eligible to participate in LifeLabs' group benefits plan, retirement savings plan, vacation entitlement, and an award-winning wellness program.

Are vaccinations required for this position?

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs, and they may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments or through employer-led vaccination policies.

What kind of support does LifeLabs provide for employee wellness?

LifeLabs offers a comprehensive Wellness Program focused on physical, emotional, and financial wellness, with a specific emphasis on mental health supports.

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Mission & Purpose

LifeLabs is Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor, and prevent disease. We support 20 million patient visits annually and conduct over 100 million laboratory tests through leading-edge technologies and our 6,500 talented and dedicated employees. We are a committed innovator in supporting Canadians to live healthier lives, operating Canada’s first commercial genetics lab and the country’s largest online patient portal, with more than 5 million Canadians receiving their results online. LifeLabs has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers (2021, 2022 and 2023) and Best Employers for Diversity (2022 and 2023) by Forbes and recognized for having an award-winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada. LifeLabs is 100% Canadian-owned by OMERS Infrastructure, the infrastructure investment manager of one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans. Learn more at lifelabs.com.