Lab Patient Technician at LifeLabs

Overview

Lab Patient Technician position at LifeLabs in Chatham-Kent, ON, CA. This full-time on-site role offers opportunities for career growth. LifeLabs is a leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, serving patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease.

The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and values caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach.

As part of our commitment, LifeLabs focuses on ongoing development of our DEI program and strives to create an environment where people can be their authentic selves. This vacancy is for an existing part-time float position with a schedule including weekdays and Saturday hours. The role involves working across Chatham and Wallaceburg locations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and collect required information from patients, explain the specimen collection process, and ensure patients follow necessary test protocols prior to collection.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect Holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
• Collect special test specimens (e.g., medical/legal drug screens, paternity tests, and clinical trials) and complete related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships by responding to inquiries and following up on requests.
• Complete data entry of patient demographics, requisition information, and other data related to processing test results.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

What you will bring to the role (Qualifications)

• Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent (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 and 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 strict patient privacy and confidentiality.

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

• LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate with the role, skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions.
• Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.
• Comprehensive total rewards program, including employee group benefits (Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Life Insurance), retirement savings, vacation and wellness days, and wellness programs.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement; access to discounts and preferred rates (e.g., WorkPerks, insurance, Costco membership).
• Accommodations available by request during recruitment and selection, in accordance with LifeLabs Accessibility Policy and applicable acts.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged and may be mandatory for selected employees depending on provincial or regional requirements or employer policies. Please confirm whether vaccination or immunization screening is required for this position. For confidential inquiries or to request accommodations, contact the recruiter or [email protected].

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