Phlebotomist / Medical Technician (Phlebotomy)

Locations Available: 

VA Boston Healthcare System

• Brockton Campus

• Jamaica Plain Campus

• West Roxbury Campus

Schedule

Day shifts between 5:30 AM – 5:00 PM
May include weekends, holidays, and overtime (no on-call required)

Compensation: Starting at 27.00/hr plus $5.09 for Health and Wellness; hourly rate is negotionable based on years of experience

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist provides on-site laboratory phlebotomy services to Veterans at VA Boston Healthcare System facilities. This role supports inpatient and outpatient care by performing blood collection, specimen processing, and related laboratory functions in accordance with VA policies, CLSI standards, and national accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection for:

  • Inpatient ward rounds

  • Outpatient clinics

  • Emergency Department (ED)

  • STAT, ASAP, and timed draws

• Accurately identify patients and specimens prior to collection, testing, or aliquoting

• Process specimens and prepare samples for send-out testing

• Document and resolve specimen collection or processing issues

• Safeguard electronic and paper patient health information in compliance with HIPAA and VA privacy standards

• Deliver patient-centered care with professionalism and courtesy

• Maintain compliance with VA safety, infection control, and quality assurance protocols

• Participate in laboratory quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and required training

• Complete all required documentation in the VA electronic health record system

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of recent phlebotomy experience

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently

• Technical proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen handling

• Ability to work across multiple laboratory areas as needed

Certifications & Training Requirements

• BLS/ACLS (as required by VA)

• Annual VA Privacy, Information Security, and HIPAA training

• Compliance with VA mandatory education and ongoing training requirements

• Completion of bloodborne pathogen training

Performance Standards

• Fewer than three (3) specimen or patient identification errors per evaluation period

• Fewer than three (3) patient complaints per evaluation period

• Adherence to VA patient safety and information security standards

• Demonstrated competency in specimen collection and processing

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.