Phlebotomist

Confidential is the largest community diagnostics laboratory in Canada, serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for over 50 years. Our team members are truly centred around our customers, and we know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us.
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes, Confidential has also been recognized for having an award:
Winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada. The passion and commitment of over 6, diverse and innovative team members unites and motivates us to ensure our customers receive high quality tests and results that they can trust. Agile, customer:
Centred, caring and teamwork:
We live these values every day in what we do to support our customers and healthcare providers, driving forward our vision of empowering a healthier you.
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This is a Union position. Posting end date:
6th 2023.
This is a Casual SEIU Phlebotomist position, home base 3850 Finch, Scarborough.
Eligible applicants must be available to cover any SEIU Lab Care location with little notice to replace unexpected absences and vacation requests. Hours are not guaranteed.
Flexibility is required as SEIU shifts are between 6. 30AM and 9PM weekdays and 6. 30AM:
5PM on Saturday. Applicants are required to work Saturdays when needed.
Applicant must have a valid drivers license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
Do you want to help improve patients' healthcare outcomes. Now you can.
Confidential Medical Laboratory Services is a proud Canadian company with over 50 years' experience. We provide laboratory testing services that help healthcare providers diagnose, treat, monitor, and prevent disease in patients. Confidential is currently looking for aphlebotomistto join our team inScarborough, Ontario.
As aphlebotomistyou will be responsible for the specimen collection process, from greeting patients throughto 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.
In this role you will:
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Greet and request required information from patients, explain the specimen collection process, and ensure patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.
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Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect Holter monitors, and perform ECG tracings.
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Perform special test collections, such as medical/legal drug screens, paternity tests, and clinical trials, and complete related documentation.
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Maintain client relationships, including responding to inquiries and following up on requests.
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Complete data entry of required patient demographics, requisition information, and other information related to processing test results.
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Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.
The right person for this role will be focused on great customer/patient service and be able to relate to patients and clients even in stressful situations. Some key qualities include empathy, flexibility, adaptability to change, and problem:
Olving skills. Other requirements include
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Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
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Phlebotomy experience.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Good computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
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Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.
We are looking for passionate individuals who share in the importance of our values:
Caring, Customer Driven, Agile and One Team and can live these values with us every day.
At Confidential, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where our team members and the communities we serve feel accepted, valued, and respected.
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