Become part of the Rapides Regional Medical Center family.

We all like to picture ourselves as making a contribution. For a hospital patient or visitor, a smile and a few words of encouragement can make all the difference.

Rapides Regional Medical Center volunteers help make that difference every day. By offering their valuable time, our volunteers provide support, encouragement and a fresh perspective to patients, visitors and the hospital staff. And in return, volunteers become part of our family.
Rapides Regional Medical Center welcomes volunteers.

If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please call our Volunteer Office at (318) 769-3090 or email us.

You may also request training as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society’s “Cancer Resource Center” at Rapides Cancer Center. Volunteers assist cancer patients, their families and caregivers with the latest in cancer-related information. Shifts are available Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Join the tradition of lending your time and talents to help others.

School of Phlebotomy

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The Phlebotomy Technician Course offered through the Rapides Regional Medical Center School of Phlebotomy is designed to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills needed to perform the tasks of a phlebotomist competently and professionally. It is also designed to enhance interpersonal communications and patient observations.

The main function of a phlebotomist is to obtain patients’ blood specimens by venipuncture and microcollection techniques and to facilitate collection and transportation of these and other clinical laboratory specimens.

School of Medical Technology

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Clinical Laboratory Scientists, commonly known as Medical Technologists, are scientific fact-finders. Working under a pathologist in a laboratory, they perform the tests on which physicians rely for help in diagnosing and treating disease. They make use of hundreds of scientific procedures that have been devised to disclose the subtle changes that disease produces in the body. Studying organisms and cells under the microscope, analyzing the chemical composition of body fluids and secretions, they ferret out clues to illness that might not be detected any other way.

At Rapides Regional Medical Center, our nurses are offered:

• Competitive salary and benefits program
• Nursing Clinical Ladders in place on all units
• In-house seminars offered at least bi-annually for Basic EKG, 12 lead EKG, ACLS, NRP, PALS and management training
• Tuition reimbursement (90%) for BSN and some MSN
• Full 4 week blocks of computerized self scheduling
• Computerized documentation system – Meditech
• PYXIS automated medication system
• E-MAR- electronic medication administration
• Automated supply system with bar coded reading
• Opportunities to complete mandatory in-services and obtain free CEU’s using Healthstream.
• 12 hour shifts
• Shift Differentials for 7 p.m. shift; Additional bonus available (Details provided during an interview)
• National Certifications recognized
• Weekend pay differential
• Active Nurse Practice Council and Employee Advisory Group
• Active PRN staff
• Nurse Preceptorship Program for inexperienced RNs/RN apps: includes eight weeks of orientation and intensive skill training by expert RNs prior to being assigned responsibility for patient care

Contact Information

Lori Geiger, RN, BSN
Coordinator of Staff Nursing
[email protected]
Voice: (318) 769-3107 Cell (318) 419-0284

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about physician opportunities at Rapides Regional Medical Center. Licensed for 328 beds, we are the healthcare market leader in Central Louisiana, providing a comprehensive array of services to a large, regional patient population.

As a physician, we know that one of the most important decisions you will make in your career is where you will choose to practice medicine. Our physician recruiter, Christa Reynolds, understands the challenges you face and will be available to assist you as you explore $host.facilityName.

Currently, we are recruiting many specialties. If you are interested in becoming part of the medical community here in Central Louisiana and at Rapides Regional Medical Center, please contact Christa Reynolds at (318) 769- 3905 or by email, [email protected]

Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants (full-time & Part-time)

Excellent opportunity for experienced physicians, NP’s, and PA’s to join Rapides After Hours Urgent Care Center.  Our organization provides the stability and resources that you would expect from the industry leader. Currently seeking highly qualified candidates with urgent care, primary care, or emergency medicine background. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. Flexible work schedule includes evenings and weekends.  No call, malpractice covered.  Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

Interested candidates should contact [email protected] or (225) 214-9352.

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