Laboratory Director

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This position is incentive eligible.

We are seeking a Laboratory Director with Rapides Regional Medical Center to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med 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.

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Laboratory Director for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!

The Director of Laboratory is responsible for planning, coordination, and control of all activities relating to Laboratory Services, including blood bank, chemistry and hematology, and microbiology. The Director provides leadership, direction and administration to the department and communicates the expectations of the organization to employees. The Director adheres to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of the organization and fully supports the mission, vision and values of Rapides Regional Medical Center.

• 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.

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well‑defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital.

This culture impacts the well‑being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient…