Phlebotomist - Bedford MA

Job Details

• Job Title: Medical Technician / Phlebotomist
• Specialty: Phlebotomy / Specimen Collection & Processing
• Site: VA Bedford Healthcare System
• Location: 200 Springs Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
• Duration: 6 months contract with the possibility of 6 months extension
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Primarily 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (other day shifts may be scheduled as needed)
• Shifts Needed Per Month: Approx. 21–22 shifts per FTE (full-time hours).
• License: Any U.S. state phlebotomy certification acceptable (federal facility).
• Certifications:
  • Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) – Required
  • BLS (or ACLS) – Required
• Experience Needed: Minimum 3 years recent phlebotomy experience (inpatient/outpatient).
• Special Skills Needed:
  • Venipuncture & capillary collection (inpatient, outpatient, ED, STAT)
  • Specimen processing (centrifuging, aliquoting, send-out prep)
  • Accurate patient/specimen
  • Strong customer service & communication
  • Ability to follow VA privacy, HIPAA, and safety standards
• Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6–8 weeks

• Perform high-volume inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy
• Support ED, STAT, ASAP, and timed draws
• Process specimens following lab and VA protocols
• Maintain accurate labeling and documentation
• Protect patient information per VA and HIPAA policies
• Participate in quality assurance and safety compliance
• Provide courteous service to Veterans and staff
• Attend required team meetings/training

• Updated Resume with all gaps explained
• Copy of Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
• Must have three (3) years of recent Phlebotomy experience
• 3 Professional references (including email addresses)
• Letter of Commitment