IV.A.7 Drug Screening and Background Check

All newly hired faculty, staff, House Officers and student workers of LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans will be required to undergo drug (including cannabinoid) testing as a condition of employment. 

House Officers are not allowed to start work prior to receiving the results of the pre-employment drug screening and background check, in accordance with LSUHSC Human Resources policy.

All drug screenings for New House Officers starting July 1 should be completed in the month of April.  House Officers should contact their program coordinator to schedule their drug screening. When appearing for their drug screening, House Officers should bring a valid driver's license or state ID with photo or a valid passport, a list of prescription medication they are currently taking, a completed Agreement to Submit to Drug Testing/Release of Test Results Form, a Drug Notification Form. Once a House Officer is cleared for hire, the GME Office is notified.

Background Check email for New House Officers starting July 1 will be sent from LSU Human Resources approximately April 15 and should be completed by the New House Officer within 7 days of email receipt. Once the background check is completed and the House Officer is cleared for hire the Program Coordinator and the GME Office is notified.