Lab Patient Technician (OPSEU Thunder Bay)

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: Temporary Part Time Regular Shifts: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:45pm Additional comments: This is a 7-month regular part-time temporary contract covering a maternity leave. The role offers a minimum of 20 hours per week, with the possibility of up to 37.5 hours.Shifts are scheduled Monday to Friday, between 7:30 AM and 4:45 PM, and will be worked on a rotational basis with other regular part-time staff. Candidates must be available to work both opening and closing shifts Number of positions: 1  Start Date: ASAPContract End Date: 29 January 2027Union: This is part of the OPSEU Thunder Bay collective agreement  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. 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.