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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical lab manager in Georgia is $52.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.84 and $59.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Clinical Lab Managers, and how can they be addressed?

Clinical Lab Managers often face challenges related to maintaining regulatory compliance, managing staff schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of test results. Balancing administrative duties with hands-on problem solving is crucial, especially in high-volume or fast-paced laboratory settings. Effective communication, ongoing staff training, and staying updated on industry regulations can help address these issues and maintain a smoothly running lab environment.

What are Clinical Lab Managers?

Clinical Lab Managers are professionals who oversee the daily operations of clinical laboratories in hospitals, clinics, or research facilities. They are responsible for managing laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, coordinating testing procedures, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Clinical Lab Managers also help implement new technologies, monitor budgets, and ensure that lab results are accurate and delivered in a timely manner. Their leadership is crucial for the smooth functioning and reliability of laboratory services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Lab Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Lab Manager, you need a solid background in laboratory science, experience in clinical lab operations, and often a bachelor's or master's degree in medical technology or a related field, along with relevant certification such as ASCP. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), quality assurance protocols, and regulatory compliance tools is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills make an individual excel in managing teams and workflow. These competencies are crucial to ensure accurate testing, regulatory compliance, and efficient laboratory operations.

What is the difference between Clinical Lab Manager vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectClinical Lab ManagerMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in medical technology, biology, or related field; often requires certification (e.g., ASCP)Associate's degree in medical laboratory technology; certification preferred
Work EnvironmentLaboratories within hospitals, clinics, or diagnostic labs; managerial responsibilitiesPerforming tests and analyzing samples under supervision
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities, diagnostic labs, research institutionsHospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories

The Clinical Lab Manager oversees laboratory operations, staff, and quality control, requiring leadership skills and management experience. In contrast, the Medical Laboratory Technician focuses on conducting tests and analyzing samples, requiring technical skills and certification. Both roles are essential in healthcare labs but differ mainly in responsibilities and required credentials.

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CLINICAL LAB MANAGER, POINT OF CARE TESTING

SGMC Health

Valdosta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Description
WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH
Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.
Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.
Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.
Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible a nd we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH
SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into- including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:
  • Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee discounts
  • Company pf aid life insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On-the-job training and skills development
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Main Campus
DEPARTMENT: POINT OF CARE TESTING
SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, variable
POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Laboratory manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and delivering quality and efficient laboratory testing relevant to customer needs using appropriate policy, procedure, staffing, and budgetary management within DNV, CLIA '88, and OSHA standards and Point of Care Testing policy and procedure. The Clinical Laboratory Manager will support/oversee POCT processes and promotes optimal patient outcomes, serve as a resource for Nursing Staff and other health care providers in performance of POCT, and will provide regular and impromptu education and consultation services in POCT. As an advocate of ensuring positive patient experiences, they will optimize patient outcomes by providing full assessment and monitoring of performance of POCT, and by resolving issues/problems, and assessing and documenting POCT staff competency. To ensure compliance, the Clinical Lab Manager will review literature for trends in POCT, and evaluate and develop new POCT procedures, monitor current CLIA certifications for all outside entities of the organization that perform POC tests, and will be responsible for managing all of the Point of Care programs for South Georgia Health System.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Education, licensure, and certification:
    o Meets requirements for position as defined by CLIA '88 standards and the Georgia Laboratory Licensure law (O.C.G.A. 31-20)
    o Holds a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, medical technology, or medical laboratory science from an accredited institution.
  • Must be registered with a recognized Medical Technologist/Scientist certifying agency such as ASCP, AMT, HHS/HEW, AAB OR other MT/MLS
  • Must have at least two (2) years of laboratory training or experience, or both in non-waived testing in the designated specialty or subspecialty areas of service for which the technical consultant is responsible.
  • Previous supervisory, leadership, or management experience required.
  • Flexible in work schedule, assignments, workloads, setting priorities and utilizing problem solving techniques.
  • Ability to formulate letters, memos, document clinical information, create policies and procedures, and provide learning opportunities.
  • Ability to analyze regulations, standards, and clinical issues related to patient outcomes.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and behavioral communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with and assess learning/training needs of various non-Lab healthcare personnel.
  • Ability to plan and conduct educational programs for a wide range of healthcare personnel based on objectives and effectiveness of programs.
  • Ability to understand the duties and responsibilities of non-Lab personnel that perform POC testing and how such interact with POC performance.
  • Utilize variety of office, educational, clinical and non-clinical equipment.
  • Current valid driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION
Works primarily in Hospital, Laboratory setting, and office or classroom/meeting areas. Primarily daytime hours with flexibility required meeting educational needs. Considerable walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting (occasionally in excess of 25 pounds). Mental effort required to accesses, plan, and make or recommend decisions in complex environment. Likely to be exposed to blood/body fluids, including infectious diseases.
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