Lab Patient Technician (OPSEU Thunder Bay)

Lab Patient Technician

This part‑time float position is available at any of the three Thunder Bay locations (1040 Oliver Rd, 1265 Arthur St, or 194 Court St). Candidates must be available for a minimum of two shifts per week and can work Monday to Friday, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Status: Part Time (Float)

Start Date: ASAP

Number of positions: 1

Union: This position is covered by the OPSEU Thunder Bay collective agreement.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Greet patients and request required information, 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 is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Strong customer/patient service orientation 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with role, skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions.
• Employee group benefits covering health, dental, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Vacation and wellness days.
• Employee wellness and giving programs, including Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs such as WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy and applicable provincial accessibility acts, accommodations are available by request for candidates during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email View email address on ca.talent.com.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for some positions if regulated by provincial or regional governments or through employer‑led vaccination policies.