About the role
Akicita Federal is hiring Phlebotomists to perform patient blood collection and specimen processing at the VA Bedford Medical Center in Bedford, MA, supporting Veterans in an on-site laboratory that serves inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and the Emergency Department.
- Perform phlebotomy including inpatient ward rounds, outpatient draws, Emergency Department, STAT, ASAP, and timed draws
- Process specimens and prepare samples for send-out
- Positively identify patients before sample collection and confirm sample identity before testing or aliquoting
- Identify, document, and resolve collection, processing, testing, or reporting issues
- Safeguard electronic and paper patient information in accordance with privacy requirements
Schedule: Two positions on the 8:00 AM–4:30 PM day shift (shifts may vary within listed day shifts); overtime of up to 128 hours may be required; on-call or standby duties are not required. Expected start December 2026; one-year assignment with four possible one-year extensions.
About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.
- Minimum three (3) years of recent phlebotomy experience
- Current and valid phlebotomy license(s) and certification(s)
- Current BLS and ACLS certification (renewal required every two years while on assignment)
- Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
- Completion of annual VA Privacy and Information Security and HIPAA training while on assignment
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) — must be obtained prior to starting if not already held
Before your first day
- Negative tuberculosis screening (TST or IGRA) required upon hire; completed Hepatitis B vaccination series with proof of surface antibody test required (provided by the candidate at no cost to the VA)
- Completion of bloodborne pathogen training with passing result
- Background investigation at the Tier 1 (Low Risk) non-sensitive level required for all personnel; facility leadership approval required after clearance is accepted
- Qualifications subject to VA facility credentialing and privileging review and approval