Lab Patient Technician - Temporary Part Time Regular

Lab Patient Technician - Temporary Part Time Regular - Toronto, ON

1366 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 3A7, Canada

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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 teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, Life Labs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve.

We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

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

Schedule:

Part Time Regular

Additional requirements:

Temporary position to cover a Maternity leave, assignment to end on February 28, 2027. Successful candidate must be able to work in a team, be efficient and able to work Monday to Sunday depending on operational needs. This role requires the candidate to complete DOAs and DNAs at required sites, successful candidate will be trained if they do not have this skill set.

The successful candidate will be required to assist other locations in the GTA area. Shifts can vary depending on site the operational needs and candidate will need to be able to assist. Shifts are from 7 am - 7:30 pm Monday to Friday, 7:30 am- 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Number of positions: 1

Start Date:

ASAP
End Date: 28/Feb/2027
These vacancies are 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
• 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…