Lab Patient Technician
7 days ago
Moncton NB, Westmorland Comte, NB; Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada
LifeLabs LP
Full-time
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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.
Status: Part Time Float
Schedule: Mondays to Saturdays
Scheduled shifts may begin as early as 6:30 a.m. This position requires travel to multiple Patient Service Centre locations, including Scarborough, Durham Region, Markham, Toronto and North York. As such, candidates must have reliable personal transportation and be able to travel between locations as scheduled.
Start Date: ASAP
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.
Complete data entry of required patient demographics, requisition information, and other information related to processing test results.
Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent are preferred.
Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
ECG training or experience is an asset
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