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Hospital Laboratory Director

Dublin, GA · On-site

$90K - $118K/yr

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

Hospital Laboratory Director

Dublin, GA · On-site

$90K - $118K/yr

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

Manage laboratory inventory, ordering supplies, reagents, and consumables required for ... in a hospital laboratory, plasma, or blood collection environment preferred * Knowledge of ...

Hospital Laboratory Director

Dublin, GA · On-site

$90K - $118K/yr

Manages key vendor relationships and supply contracts 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 Jul 8, 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 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.

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 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, and why are they important?

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.
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Infographic showing various Hospital Laboratory Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,960 per year, or $44.2 per hour.
Hospital Laboratory Director

Hospital Laboratory Director

Fairview Park Hospital

Dublin, GA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Do you have the career opportunities as a Hospital Laboratory Director you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Fairview Park Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

 Fairview Park Hospital: 200 Industrial Boulevard, Dublin, GA 31021

 Job Summary and Qualifications

  • Directs operations, programs and activities to meet organizational and regulatory requirements and to drive innovation.
  • Ensures adequate and qualified staffing for the department through timeliness and consistency of staff hiring, orientation, competency, training, performance feedback and performance management.
  • Develops and recognizes staff through coaching and regular feedback.
  • Serves as a role model for employee output and conduct.
  • Sets and executes department strategies to meet goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial, patient satisfaction and personnel management.
  • Proactively and regularly seeks feedback and input from internal and external sources. Evaluates and incorporates feedback into the department improvement and planning process to improve care delivery.
  • Oversees the financial operation for the laboratory by monitoring resource utilization, identifying variances and opportunities, and adjusting as needed to meet service and fiscal goals. Prepares Monthly Operating Review report.
  • Assures compliance with standards set forth by accrediting agencies: CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, FDA and CMS. Develops and implements policies and procedures and verifies annual review of all policies and procedures.
  • Manages key vendor relationships and supply contracts in coordination with Laboratory Services and Supply Chain guidance.
  • Develops and implements a communication plan to ensure that department personnel are well informed. Fosters open communication by offering, encouraging, and accepting suggestions from staff regarding department operations
  • Directs and organizes operations through the appropriate, delegation of responsibilities and authority in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Monitors and evaluates the activities of the staff and provides management, coaching, guidance, delegation opportunities, and on-the-job training and re-training as necessary to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures

What qualifications you will need:

  • Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required.
  • Master’s Degree preferred
  • National Certification as a Medical Technologist required.
  • 3+ years of experience in a supervisory/management role in a clinical laboratory setting - required.
  • Hospital clinical laboratory experience preferred
  • This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
Benefits

Fairview Park 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.

Integrated Regional Labs is a full service providerfor clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients withtimely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fullyautomated 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 fourHCA Healthcare divisions within the state of Florida. Our core laboratories support more than250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers and commercialaccounts.

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 cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Hospital Laboratory Director opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.