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Lab Patient Technician

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LifeLabs

9d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a lab assistant diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy experience, strong communication and computer skills (40 wpm), and the ability to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • You will greet patients, explain procedures, perform phlebotomies and ECGs, collect special tests, manage client inquiries, enter data, and prepare specimens for testing.

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 is the location of the Lab Patient Technician position?

The position is located in Pembroke, ON at 425 Cecelia St.

What type of employment is this position?

This is a temporary full-time role for 1 year with day shifts.

What are the main responsibilities of a Lab Patient Technician?

Responsibilities include greeting patients, performing phlebotomies, special test collections, maintaining client relationships, completing data entry, and preparing specimens for transportation and testing.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be a graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent, have phlebotomy experience, excellent communication skills, good computer skills (minimum typing speed of 40 wpm), and be able to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

What qualities does LifeLabs look for in a Lab Patient Technician?

Key qualities include empathy, flexibility, adaptability to change, problem-solving skills, and a focus on great customer/patient service.

What is the hiring range for this position?

The hiring range is between 24.02 - 28.05, with the final salary determined based on experience, education, external market conditions, and internal equity.

Does this position offer vacation entitlement?

Yes, this position entitles you to vacation, promoting a healthy work-life balance with the expectation that your full vacation is taken each year.

What employee wellness initiatives does LifeLabs offer?

LifeLabs offers an award-winning Wellness Program that focuses on total health and well-being, including physical, emotional, and financial wellness supports.

Is there an employee giving program?

Yes, LifeLabs has an Employee Giving program to support employees who donate, fundraise, or volunteer for Canadian Registered Charities or Non-Profit Organizations.

Is vaccination encouraged for employees at LifeLabs?

Yes, vaccinations are highly encouraged, and they may be mandatory for selected employees based on provincial or regional regulations or employer-led policies.

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Industry
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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.