Director of Laboratory Services

About the role

The Laboratory Director position at Rapides Regional Medical Center is incentive eligible. This role is dedicated to promoting growth and unlocking possibilities within the laboratory services department.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordination, and control of all activities relating to Laboratory Services, including blood bank, chemistry and hematology, and microbiology.
• Providing leadership, direction, and administration to the department.
• Communicating the expectations of the organization to employees.
• Adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct.
• Acting in the best interest of the organization and supporting the mission, vision, and values of Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Requirements

• Louisiana Licensed Medical Technologist
• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited school in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or chemical, physical or biological science
• Registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
• Previous supervisory experience in a hospital Laboratory (CLT/CLS)
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited school in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or chemical, physical or biological science
• Louisiana Licensed Medical Technologist
• Registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
• Previous supervisory experience in a hospital Laboratory (CLT/CLS)
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Pay

The salary range for this position is determined by experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is determined by the needs of the department and the organization.