Lab Patient Technician Part Time (Float) - Chatham, ON, Kent (Blenheim)

Lab Patient Technician

Part Time (Float)

Various Shifts

Mondays to Fridays 7:15‑17:45 and Saturdays 7:45‑12:45. Will work in both Chatham and Wallaceburg

Number of positions: 2

Start date: ASAP

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.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent are preferred.

Phlebotomy experience is an asset.

ECG training or 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.

Benefits

Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.

Retirement Savings Plan.

Vacation and Wellness Days.

Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well‑being of our team members, including resources like the Employee&Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.

Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health‑related benefits.

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email .

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer‑led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

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