Lab Patient Technician - Part Time Regular (Float) - Georgetown, ON

LifeLabs • Halton Hills, ON

1d • CA$26 - CA$30 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lab Patient Technician, you will be responsible for the specimen collection process, from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation. This is an important role in patient care and our business, and will let you see the difference that you make in patients’ lives. This is a Part Time Regular position with various shifts. Location hours in Georgetown range from 7:15 am to 5:30 pm, and candidates must be available during these hours, including Saturdays. The position covers both locations in Georgetown: 40 Hillside Dr, and 99 Sinclair. This vacancy is for an existing position.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent are preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• ECG training or experience is an asset

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree