Mobile Lab Patient Technician - Part Time Regular (Float) - Belleville, ON

About the position

Our Mobile Lab Patient Technicians play an important part in on-site patient care in locations including private homes, commercial facilities, and long-term care facilities. This is an active and rewarding role that will let you build relationships with patients and see the difference that you make in their lives and healthcare outcomes. Status: Part Time Regular (Float) Schedule: Various shifts Additional requirements: The successful candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of driving experience, a valid Class G driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and must meet all applicable insurance requirements associated with their employment at LifeLabs. Number of openings: 1 Start date: ASAP This vacancy is for an existing position Selected candidates are required to be fully vaccinated with Covid-19 vaccinations, and a booster shot for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Organizing a daily schedule of visits to facilities and private residences to collect specimens as per physicians’ requests, planning your route according to courier times, specimen integrity, and required travel time.
  • Performing phlebotomies, connecting/disconnecting holter monitors, and performing ECG tracings.
  • Collecting and delivering specimens to designated labs for testing.
  • Accession, spin, separate and prepare for transport to reference lab as required.
  • Booking patient appointments, requesting required information from patients, explaining the specimen collection process and ensuring patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.
  • Liaising with doctors, facility staff, and CCAC staff regarding patient problems, changes in scheduling, specimen collection procedures, and other matters.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three (3) years of driving experience
  • Valid Class G driver's license
  • Clear driver's abstract
  • Meet all applicable insurance requirements associated with their employment at LifeLabs
  • Fully vaccinated with Covid-19 vaccinations, and a booster shot
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and access to a vehicle.
  • Satisfactory criminal reference check.
  • Phlebotomy experience.
  • Excellent communication skills to enable you to relate with a wide variety of people.
  • Problem solving skills and the ability to think quickly on your feet.
  • Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

  • ECG training or experience is an asset

Benefits

  • Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Vacation and Wellness Days
  • Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.
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