Phlebotomist (Medical Technician)

Allmed Staffing • Bedford, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring two full-time Phlebotomists to work on-site in the laboratory at the VA Bedford Medical Center in Bedford, Massachusetts. The role involves blood collection and specimen processing for Veterans across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and urgent and emergency care. Work must meet Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and Joint Commission standards.

The contract is expected to start December 30, 2026, and includes one base year plus four option years. The schedule is Monday through Friday on a day shift, typically 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with start times that may shift between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM according to laboratory needs. There is no on-call, standby, night, or weekend work. Overtime is available and paid at time-and-a-half. The position pays $30.00 per hour; no per diem or travel allowance is provided.

Candidates must provide a current resume with phlebotomy experience and employer dates, three professional references, a signed Letter of Intent, copies of a current AHA BLS card and any phlebotomy certifications, and information about planned time off between December 2026 and November 2027. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and offers accommodations upon request during any stage of the hiring process.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent, hands-on phlebotomy experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Provide proof before the first shift of a negative TB test (TST or IGRA), immunity to MMR and varicella, Tdap, annual flu vaccination, completion of the Hepatitis B series with surface antibody titer, and bloodborne pathogen training.
• Clear a VA Tier 1 background investigation.
• Be eligible to work in the United States and meet E-Verify requirements.
• Not appear on the HHS OIG exclusion list.
• Complete VA-required Privacy & Information Security, VHA Privacy/HIPAA, and Records Management training.
• Submit a current resume showing phlebotomy experience with employer names and month/year dates, three professional references, a signed Letter of Intent, copies of the current AHA BLS card and any phlebotomy certifications, and planned time off between December 2026 and November 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital or VA experience is preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification from ASCP, AMT, NHA, or an equivalent organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient phlebotomy, including inpatient ward rounds, outpatient draws, Urgent Care/ED collections, STAT, ASAP, and timed draws.
• Process specimens and prepare send-out specimens for reference testing.
• Positively identify each patient before collection and each sample before testing or aliquoting.
• Identify, document, and resolve collection, processing, testing, or reporting issues.
• Safeguard electronic and paper patient information in accordance with VA privacy and HIPAA requirements.
• Provide professional, patient-centered service to Veterans, providers, and laboratory staff.
• Work in other areas of the laboratory as needed.
• Participate in monthly laboratory staff and quality-improvement meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed