Phlebotomist / Medical Technician

Phlebotomist

Location: Boston VA Medical Center (VAMC)
Employer: Emerging Tech
Employment Type: Full-Time / 1 Year Contract + 4 year extension opportunity

Position Overview

Emerging Tech is seeking experienced Phlebotomists to support the Boston VA Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity to serve veterans while working in a professional and supportive healthcare environment. The Phlebotomist will perform venipuncture and specimen collection for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency cases, ensuring accurate processing and patient-centered care in compliance with VA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy for inpatients, outpatients, Emergency Department (ED) patients, STAT draws, timed draws, and routine laboratory collections.
• Accurately process specimens and prepare/send them for testing as required.
• Follow strict patient and specimen identification protocols before collection and prior to testing or aliquoting.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safeguard electronic and paper records in compliance with VA privacy and information security requirements.
• Identify, document, and resolve any collection or processing issues promptly.
• Provide patient-centered care, ensuring comfort, safety, and professionalism at all times.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff, clinicians, and other healthcare team members to support coordinated patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of phlebotomy experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Strong venipuncture skills, attention to detail, and excellent patient interaction.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Must successfully pass a federal background check and VA credentialing process.

Why Join Emerging Tech?

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing essential care to veterans in a mission-driven environment. Emerging Tech provides competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the stability of working with a trusted healthcare staffing partner. Team members gain valuable experience within a respected VA medical system while collaborating with a supportive and collaborative team.