Dual Lab Patient Technician & Mobile Lab Patient Technician

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
Schedule: Various based on operational needs
Additional requirements: The PSC is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Regular shifts are scheduled Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with Fridays currently designated for training and maintenance activities; however, there is a possibility that the PSC may begin operating on Fridays in the future. Mobile shifts are typically scheduled twice per week within the same operating hours and require travel to Vermilion Bay. The hiring manager is specifically seeking a candidate who is available to work Tuesdays and Thursdays. Candidates with prior phlebotomy experience are strongly preferred, although consideration will also be given to individuals who have successfully completed a phlebotomy course but have limited or no hands-on experience. Training on ECG procedures will be provided
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 you will bring to the role:

• 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.

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