Phlebotomist

Priority Patient Transport; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Patient Transport is seeking a qualified phlebotomist to serve Veterans at the VA Bedford Medical Center. You will draw blood, identify patients and samples, and process specimens in a compliant lab environment.

You will rotate through lab areas as needed, ensure HIPAA compliance, and participate in QA/QI activities. A background check and PIV badge are required, with E-Verify eligibility and BC/BS alignment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent phlebotomy experience (hospital or inpatient preferred).
• Certification as phlebotomist from ASCP (PBT), AMT (RPT), NHA (CPT) or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification (renewed every 2 years).
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Able to pass VA Tier 1 background investigation and obtain a PIV badge.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. (E-Verify).
• Not listed on the HHS OIG exclusion list.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from inpatients and outpatients (ward rounds, Urgent Care/ED, STAT, ASAP, timed draws).
• Identify patient and sample accurately before collection and testing or aliquoting.
• Process specimens and prepare send-outs for reference labs.
• Document and resolve collection, processing, testing or reporting issues; file event reports as needed.
• Protect patient information under HIPAA and the Privacy Act.
• Provide respectful, patient-centered care to Veterans.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Phlebotomy certification

BLS certification

English proficiency

Background checks (Tier 1)

US work eligibility (E-Verify)

OIG exclusions awareness

Job description

$30 - $35 an hour

About the role

Our team serves Veterans at the VA Bedford Medical Center. You’ll draw blood and process specimens in the clinical laboratory, working to CLSI, CAP and Joint Commission standards. You may rotate through different areas of the lab as needed.

What you’ll do

• Draw blood from inpatients and outpatients: inpatient ward rounds, Urgent Care/ED, STAT, ASAP and timed draws
• Positively identify every patient before collection, and every sample before testing or aliquoting
• Process specimens and prepare send-outs for reference labs
• Find, document and resolve collection, processing, testing or reporting issues, and file event reports when needed
• Protect patient information on paper and in electronic records under HIPAA and the Privacy Act
• Give respectful care centered on the Veteran
• Attend the monthly lab staff meeting and Quality Improvement meeting, and complete QA/QI documentation
• Report any patient-safety event to the COR within 24 hours

Required qualifications

• At least 3 years of recent phlebotomy experience (hospital or inpatient experience strongly preferred)
• Phlebotomy certification from ASCP (PBT), AMT (RPT), NHA (CPT) or equivalent
• Current BLS certification (renewed every 2 years)
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Able to pass a VA Tier 1 background investigation and obtain a PIV badge
• Eligible to work in the U.S. (E-Verify)
• Not listed on the HHS OIG exclusion list

Health & compliance requirements

You’ll need proof of these before your first shift:

• Negative TB test (TST or IGRA) from the past year, or a clear chest X-ray if the test was positive
• Immunity to measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and to varicella
• Tdap (1 dose)
• Hepatitis B series plus a surface antibody titer
• Annual flu vaccine. If you have a medical contraindication, you must wear a mask during flu season.
• Bloodborne pathogens training
• National Provider Identifier (NPI)

After you’re hired

• Complete the VA’s required TMS training: Privacy & Information Security / Rules of Behavior, VHA Privacy & HIPAA, and Records Management, all yearly
• Provide CEU documentation when asked
• Leave is capped at 80 hours per year, and requests must be approved by both the VA and us

Preferred

• VA, DoD or other federal hospital experience
• Experience with the VA’s VistA/CPRS records system or the Cerner/Oracle Health EHR
• Experience with pediatric and difficult draws in an acute-care setting