Medical Technician (Phlebotomist) || Bedford, MA 01730

Job Description – Medical Technician (Phlebotomist)

Company: GD Resources LLC
Job Title: Medical Technician (Phlebotomist)
Location: VA Bedford, 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730
Job Type: Full-Time Contract – Onsite
Number of Positions: 2 FTE
Anticipated Start Date: December 30, 2026 (subject to contract award and VA approval)
Current Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, subject to VA requirements

Position Summary

GD Resources LLC is seeking qualified Medical Technicians (Phlebotomists) to provide onsite phlebotomy and specimen processing services at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility in Bedford, Massachusetts.

The selected candidates will collect blood specimens from inpatient and outpatient beneficiaries, perform inpatient ward rounds, respond to Emergency Department requests, and handle STAT, ASAP, and timed blood draws. Candidates must demonstrate strong phlebotomy skills, attention to detail, patient identification procedures, specimen handling, and compliance with applicable healthcare privacy and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and blood collection for inpatient and outpatient services, including inpatient ward rounds.
• Collect specimens for Emergency Department requests, STAT, ASAP, and timed laboratory testing.
• Properly identify patients and verify specimen labels and collection information before processing.
• Process specimens, prepare samples for send-out testing, and perform aliquoting as required.
• Identify, document, and resolve specimen collection, processing, testing, and reporting issues within assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate patient records and protect confidential electronic and paper medical information.
• Follow HIPAA, VA privacy and information security requirements, and applicable laboratory procedures.
• Comply with infection prevention, bloodborne pathogen safety, and specimen-handling protocols.
• Follow Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines and applicable laboratory quality standards.
• Provide professional, respectful, patient-centered service to veterans and other eligible beneficiaries.
• Work across multiple laboratory areas as assigned and maintain punctuality, professional appearance, and reliable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of recent phlebotomy experience, supported by a detailed resume or CV with employment dates and relevant duties.
• Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture, blood collection, and specimen processing.
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
• Relevant education, professional training, and applicable licenses or certifications, with supporting documentation.
• Ability to follow patient identification, specimen labeling, infection control, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Ability to work onsite at the VA Bedford facility and accommodate schedule changes based on VA operational needs.

Note: The performance requirements do not specify a particular phlebotomy certification or degree. Candidates should provide all applicable education, training, licenses, and certifications.

Training and Compliance Requirements

Selected candidates must complete required VA onboarding and training, including:

• VA-required ACLS/BLS training as specified in the performance requirements, with renewal every two years where applicable.
• Annual VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness training and Rules of Behavior.
• Annual VHA Privacy and HIPAA Focused Training.
• Bloodborne pathogen training and required continuing education.
• Required background investigation, access clearance, credential review, and employment eligibility verification.
• HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusion screening and applicable federal healthcare program eligibility checks.

Occupational Health Requirements

Candidates must provide the required occupational health documentation before their first shift, including:

• Tuberculosis (TB) screening and chest radiographic clearance when indicated.
• Documentation of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunity.
• Varicella immunity documentation.
• Tdap vaccination documentation.
• Annual influenza vaccination documentation or an approved medical contraindication/masking arrangement, as applicable.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series documentation and surface antibody results, as required.

Final acceptance and clearance are subject to VA review and approval.

Work Schedule and Availability

• Current schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, subject to VA operational needs.
• Shift start times may vary between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM, with corresponding end times between 2:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
• Overtime may be required.
• On-call and standby duties are not required.
• Candidates must promptly notify GD Resources and the laboratory supervisor or manager if they cannot complete an assigned shift.
• Planned absences, extended vacations, military leave, and other scheduling conflicts must be disclosed in advance and coordinated according to applicable requirements.

Required Candidate Submission Documents

Each candidate submission must include:

1. Detailed resume/CV demonstrating at least three years of recent phlebotomy experience, with employment dates and relevant duties.
2. Copies of applicable diplomas, licenses, certifications, and professional training records.
3. At least two professional references, each including:
   • Full name
   • Professional relationship to the candidate
   • Valid email address
   • Telephone number
4. Availability for the anticipated December 30, 2026 start date.
5. Disclosure of planned absences or scheduling conflicts during the performance period