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Tenet Health

RN Cath Lab Manager

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$2.2K - $3.0K/wk

... Lab. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year management experience REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE ... At Mission Trail Baptist Hospital hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare ...

Houston Metro Urology

Laboratory Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Off-site storage organization * Assist in other lab duties as assigned by Lab Manager and ... Prior experience in a clinical or hospital laboratory (preferred) * Experience with specimen ...

Houston Metro Urology

Laboratory Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Off-site storage organization * Assist in other lab duties as assigned by Lab Manager and ... Prior experience in a clinical or hospital laboratory (preferred) * Experience with specimen ...

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How much do hospital lab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for hospital lab manager in Texas is $85,675.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,200.00 and $103,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a hospital lab manager do?

A Hospital Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of a hospital's laboratory, ensuring that all tests are performed accurately and efficiently. They are responsible for managing lab staff, maintaining quality control standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and managing budgets for lab supplies and equipment. Hospital Lab Managers also play a key role in hiring, training, and evaluating laboratory personnel, as well as implementing new laboratory technologies and procedures. Their work is critical to supporting patient care by ensuring timely and accurate diagnostic test results.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital lab manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hospital Lab Manager, you need a strong background in clinical laboratory science, leadership experience, and typically a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a science-related field with relevant certification such as ASCP. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality control protocols, and regulatory compliance standards is crucial. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team management skills help ensure efficient lab operations and staff motivation. These competencies are vital for maintaining high-quality testing, regulatory adherence, and effective coordination within healthcare teams.

What are some common challenges faced by hospital lab managers, and how can they be addressed?

Hospital Lab Managers often face challenges such as balancing administrative duties with technical oversight, adapting to rapidly changing healthcare regulations, and ensuring consistent staffing coverage. Effective communication with both laboratory staff and hospital leadership is crucial to address workflow bottlenecks and maintain quality standards. Staying updated on compliance requirements and investing in ongoing staff training can help mitigate risks and foster a collaborative, efficient lab environment.

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

AspectHospital Lab ManagerMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in medical technology, management experience often preferredAssociate's degree in medical laboratory technology or related field
Work EnvironmentOversees laboratory operations, manages staff, ensures compliancePerforms laboratory tests, prepares samples, reports results
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, diagnostic labs, clinics

The Hospital Lab Manager focuses on overseeing laboratory operations, staff management, and compliance, requiring leadership skills and management credentials. In contrast, the Medical Laboratory Technician performs technical testing and sample analysis, primarily requiring technical certifications. Both roles are essential in hospital labs but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Hospital Lab Manager jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Hospital Lab Manager job openings:

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Infographic showing various Hospital Lab Manager job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,675 per year, or $41.2 per hour.

Nurse Manager of Cardiac Cath Lab

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

New Braunfels, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Nurse Manager of Cardiac Cath Lab 

Job Summary and Qualifications The Manager ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall daily function and staffing of the unit/department. The Manager monitors and evaluates the provision of nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures and holds staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes in support of facility objectives.  

What you will do in this role:

  • Leads in a way that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization. Implements evidence based employee engagement practices.
  • Identifies development opportunities or training needs of individual employees and teams. Provides coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance. 
  • Builds a competitively superior organization through attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent. Ensures people with the right skills and motivations are in the right role, at the right time, to meet business needs.

What qualifications you will need: 

  • Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred 
  • 1+ years applicable experience Required
  • 3+ years applicable experience Preferred
  • Current license to practice professional registered nursing in the state of Texas
Benefits

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is equipped with the most modern technology available. With over 280 beds, services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and acute rehab services.

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. The stroke rehabilitation program has received the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification of Stroke Rehabilitation. We belong to the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Our surgeons and technology offer minimally invasive options to patients. Surgeons from around the country come to train under our world class team. The hospital has been recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A and by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. We have also been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®. Finally, by Medicare.gov as #1 in San Antonio and #6 in the entire nation. The hospital is 1 of only 102 hospitals to receive Medicare.gov’s 5-star rating. Join our team to be part of the innovation.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Nurse Manager of Cardiac Cath Lab opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

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.

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