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LifeLabs

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Brampton

AI generated summary

  • You should have a lab assistant diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy experience, strong communication and computer skills, empathy, adaptability, and a commitment to patient confidentiality.
  • You will greet patients, perform specimen collections and ECGs, maintain client relationships, enter data, and prepare specimens for testing.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent are preferred.
  • Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • 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.

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 is the employment status for the Lab Patient Technician position?

The position is TEMPORARY REGULAR PART-TIME (FLOAT), with an end date on March 8, 2025.

What are the working hours for this role?

The schedule is Monday to Saturday, with hours from Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm and Saturdays 7:00am to 12:00pm.

Is prior phlebotomy experience required for this position?

Phlebotomy experience is considered an asset but is not explicitly required.

Will I need to travel to other locations for this job?

Yes, the successful candidate may be required to work at other locations within the GTA region, including Brampton, Mississauga, Etobicoke, and Woodbridge.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

A graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent is preferred.

What benefits does LifeLabs offer to its employees?

LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, including employee group benefits, retirement savings plans, vacation and wellness days, and employee wellness and giving programs.

How does LifeLabs prioritize diversity and inclusion?

LifeLabs is committed to the ongoing development of their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of their diverse workforce and the communities they serve.

Are vaccinations mandatory for this role?

Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments or through employer-led vaccination policies.

What skills are necessary to succeed in this role?

Successful candidates should possess excellent communication skills, good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm, strong empathy, flexibility, adaptability to change, and problem-solving skills.

How does LifeLabs maintain patient privacy?

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

LifeLabs

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Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

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.