Mobile Lab Patient Technician & Lab Patient Technician; OPSEU

Mobile Lab Patient Technician & Lab Patient Technician (OPSEU Thunder Bay)

1040 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A5, Canada

For over 50 years, Life Labs has been Canada's leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through Life Labs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At Life Labs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

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: Temporary Part Time (Float)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:30am - 4:00pm

Additional requirements: We are hiring for a temporary, part‑time dual role for an 18‑month contract to cover a maternity leave. The primary classification for this position is Mobile Lab Patient Technician (MLPT), with Lab Patient Technician (LPT) as the secondary classification. The schedule runs Monday to Friday, with shifts scheduled between 5:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Contract End Date: 30 September 2027

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What you will bring to the role:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and access to a vehicle.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check.
• 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.

Life Labs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

Life Labs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive. In addition to a competitive compensation package, Life Labs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

• Employee Group Benefits:
  Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support…