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Adventist Health

Manager, Laboratory

Willits, CA · On-site

Adventist Health is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead daily operations of our hospital laboratory, ensuring accurate, timely diagnostic testing that supports whole-person care. This role oversees ...

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Quest Diagnostics

Hospital Lab Manager

Portland, ME · On-site

$111K/yr

The Hospital Laboratory Manager is responsible for all Hospital Laboratory Management and delivering on contract obligations. Ensures quality control and follow-up procedures are developed and ...

Quest Diagnostics

Hospital Lab Manager

Portland, ME · On-site

$111K/yr

The Hospital Laboratory Manager is responsible for all Hospital Laboratory Management and delivering on contract obligations. Ensures quality control and follow-up procedures are developed and ...

Quest Diagnostics

Hospital Lab Manager

Farmington, MI · On-site

The Hospital Laboratory Manager is responsible for all Hospital Laboratory Management and delivering on contract obligations. Ensures quality control and follow-up procedures are developed and ...

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Hospital Laboratory Director

Smyrna, TN · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Vendor relationships and supply contracts are managed in coordination with Laboratory Services and ... Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred * This role requires you to be fully vaccinated ...

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Hospital Laboratory Director

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$96K - $126K/yr

Vendor relationships and supply contracts are managed in coordination with Laboratory Services and ... Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred * This role requires you to be fully vaccinated ...

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Hospital Laboratory Director

Nashville, TN · On-site

$102K - $133K/yr

Vendor relationships and supply contracts are managed in coordination with Laboratory Services and ... Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred * This role requires you to be fully vaccinated ...

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How much do hospital laboratory manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for hospital laboratory manager in the United States is $91,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a hospital laboratory manager do?

A Hospital Laboratory Manager oversees the daily operations of a hospital’s laboratory, ensuring that all testing and procedures meet quality and safety standards. They manage laboratory staff, coordinate workflow, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with regulations. Their role also includes budgeting, staff training, and implementing new technologies or procedures to improve patient care. By maintaining high standards, they help ensure accurate and timely test results that are critical for patient diagnosis and treatment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital laboratory manager?

To thrive as a Hospital Laboratory Manager, you need a solid background in clinical laboratory science, a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field, and often certification such as ASCP or equivalent. Expertise with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality control protocols, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills set outstanding managers apart by enabling effective team coordination and swift issue resolution. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate diagnostics, regulatory adherence, and efficient laboratory operations in a healthcare environment.

What are some common challenges hospital laboratory managers face in managing staff and resources?

Hospital Laboratory Managers often encounter challenges with balancing staffing needs and budget constraints, especially during periods of high patient volume or staff shortages. They must also ensure that all laboratory personnel are properly trained and compliant with evolving regulations and quality standards. Additionally, managing inventory of critical supplies and maintaining laboratory equipment can require careful planning and proactive problem-solving. Effective communication and collaboration with medical staff, administrators, and vendors are essential to address these challenges and maintain smooth laboratory operations.

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

AspectHospital Laboratory ManagerMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in medical technology, management certification often preferredAssociate's degree in medical laboratory technology or related field
Work EnvironmentLaboratory administration, overseeing staff and operationsPerforming laboratory tests and analyzing samples
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, diagnostic labs, clinics

The Hospital Laboratory Manager focuses on overseeing laboratory operations, staff management, and ensuring quality standards, requiring leadership skills and management certifications. In contrast, the Medical Laboratory Technician performs technical testing and analysis under supervision. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings but differ in responsibilities, credentials, and scope of work.

How much do hospital laboratory managers make in the US?

Hospital laboratory managers in the US typically earn between $70,000 and $110,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and facility size. They often hold certifications such as CLS or MLS and oversee laboratory operations, staff, and compliance standards.

Is a hospital laboratory manager a stressful job?

Hospital laboratory managers often face stress due to the responsibility of ensuring accurate and timely test results, managing staff, and complying with strict regulatory standards. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle emergencies or equipment failures, which can contribute to a high-stress environment.
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Infographic showing various Hospital Laboratory Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,960 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

Hospital Laboratory Manager

Brandon, FL • On-site

HCA HealthONE Swedish
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Job description

Hospital Laboratory Manager

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Hospital Laboratory Manager today with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Seeking a hospital based Laboratory Manager like you to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead and monitor employees, departmental performance and staff development to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, timelines and regulatory requirements
  • Develop monitoring systems for the collection, documentation and reporting of quality assessment and improvement data; extracts pertinent information from quality assessment and improvement studies, initiates corrective action plans, and re-monitors results
  • Evaluate existing systems and processes and develops corrective action plans for service/quality trends identified Initiates changes and monitors for improvement
  • Ensure departments proactively respond to feedback from customers (internal and external) and implements improvement mechanisms to enhance the overall ability of the department to meet the customer's needs for laboratory services

You should have:

  • A Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years' experience at a supervisory level in a clinical laboratory setting
  • A Florida Supervisor's license or the ability to obtain during interview process
  • Minimum 3 licensures in following specialty areas, licensure in 5 areas is beneficial:
    • Blood Bank/Immunohematology
    • Chemistry
    • Hematology
    • Histology
    • Microbiology
    • Serology/Immunology

Benefits

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, 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.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Hospital Laboratory Manager opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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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