Phlebotomist

Job Summary

Position Title: Phlebotomist

Location: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center – Chicago, IL

Pay: 23.00/hr plus 4.93 for H&W

Schedule: Full-Time:
Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM + rotating weekends;
Part-Time:
Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM – 8:30 AM + rotating weekends

Clearance: Background investigation required

Contract Type: Federal – Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP)

We are hiring Phlebotomists (full-time and part-time) to join the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine team at the VA. This role supports the VA's mission by ensuring timely, accurate specimen collection and data entry into the VA’s laboratory system.

• Perform venipuncture and capillary draws, including blood cultures and compatibility samples
• Accession specimens for internal and reference lab testing in VA lab systems
• Guide patients in the collection of urine and other at-home specimens
• Record, measure, and prepare samples for analysis
• Transport specimens and manage chain-of-custody when needed
• Answer phones, retrieve lab orders, and assist with front desk functions
• Maintain drawing room inventory and uphold infection control protocols
• Deliver excellent customer service to Veterans and staff

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of recent phlebotomy experience
• Phlebotomy certification preferred
• BLS (CPR) certification from AHA or equivalent required
• Computer literacy and strong communication skills required
• Familiarity with VISTA, CPRS, or Oracle Cerner a plus

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award‑winning companies that share an agile, mission‑focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active‑duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.