Director of Laboratory Services

Rapides Regional Medical Center; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Job summary

Rapides Regional Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Director who will be responsible for planning, coordination, and control of Laboratory Services, including blood bank and microbiology. This essential role requires strong leadership and previous supervisory experience in a hospital laboratory.

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and have relevant state licensing and certifications. Join our team and make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Louisiana Licensed Medical Technologist.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited school in Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
• Previous supervisory experience in a hospital Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control Laboratory Services activities.
• Provide leadership, direction, and administration to the department.
• Ensure adherence to ethical and moral conduct standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Laboratory management

Clinical Laboratory Science

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science

Licensed Medical Technologist in Louisiana

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Clinical software systems

Job description

Introduction

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!

Benefits

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 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

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.

What qualifications you will need:

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.