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Primary Care Office

PA Physician Assistant

Sumter, SC · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Responsibilities include direct patient care, reviewing lab results, patient education, and performing minor office procedures. Full and part-time positions are available. Sign-on Bonus and robust ...

MUSC

Registered Nurse II-Cath Lab

Columbia, SC · On-site

Summary Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed ... Cath Lab (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift ...

MUSC

Registered Nurse II-Cath Lab

Columbia, SC · On-site

Summary Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed ... Cath Lab (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift ...

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How much do lab director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for lab director in Sumter, SC is $112,289.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,400.00 and $123,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab director?

To thrive as a Lab Director, you typically need an advanced degree in a scientific discipline, extensive laboratory experience, and strong management skills. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), regulatory compliance protocols like CLIA or CAP, and quality assurance tools is crucial. Leadership, problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure effective lab operations, regulatory adherence, and a high standard of scientific integrity and safety.

What are some common challenges a lab director faces when managing a multidisciplinary team?

Lab Directors often oversee teams composed of scientists, technicians, and administrative staff from diverse backgrounds. A key challenge is ensuring effective communication and collaboration across these disciplines, especially when balancing research priorities with regulatory compliance and resource allocation. Building a culture of transparency and continuous improvement helps address these challenges, as does providing ongoing professional development to team members. Proactively managing conflicts and aligning the team's goals with the lab's overall mission are also crucial responsibilities.

How much does a lab director make in the US?

A lab director in the US typically earns between $80,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on the industry, location, and level of experience. Salaries can be higher in specialized fields such as clinical or research laboratories, especially with advanced certifications and management responsibilities.

What does a lab director do?

A lab director oversees the operations, management, and safety of a laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. They coordinate research activities, supervise staff, and may be involved in budgeting, equipment maintenance, and reporting. Strong leadership, scientific expertise, and knowledge of laboratory protocols are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Lab Director job openings in Sumter, SC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,289 per year, or $54 per hour.

Cardiovascular (CV) Sonographer - FT, Days

Prisma Health

Columbia, SC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Prisma Health rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 351 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the lab manager and medical director, the Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer performs most cardiac and vascular ultrasound exams. Provides quality patient care using lab physiological and ultrasound equipment. Assists with clinical rotations in both in-patient and out-patient settings as the schedule dictates and participates in after hours and on-call services. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity and teamwork.

This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

  • Performs most modalities of echocardiography (i.e. 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color flow Doppler imaging, as well as, assists with qualified physician with TEE procedures) and peripheral vascular studies (i.e. duplex imaging, Doppler and plethysmography of upper and lower extremity vasculature, abdominal viscera, carotid vasculature and/or intracranial vessels). Performs lab procedures using independent judgement during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings. Exams must follow IAC approved scanning protocol and the Smart Protocols must be utilized when possible. Reviews images and paperwork to ensure quality exams are complete, thorough and prepared for review by reading physicians.

  • Rotates to multiple lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC. Participates in the daily workflow by watching the sonographer worklist to ensure timely patient care. Schedules exams through the transport system if applicable. Participates in the Vascular Lab after hours, on-call, weekend and holiday schedules.

  • Operates all lab testing equipment and software packages including but not limited to ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR and Structured Reporting and PACS. Proficient in the use of telephone, printers, and fax machines. Reports any equipment issues to the appropriate personnel and removes equipment from service. Cleans the equipment and work areas daily and stocks rooms with supplies and linen. Maintains up to date logs to include the monthly cleaning log and the equipment down time log.

  • Attends staff and departmental meetings as well as educational conferences. Participates in the discussions. Keeps abreast of changes in the field and participates in collecting data, images and articles as necessary.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Associate degree. Graduate of a formal sonography program

  • Experience - One (1) year cardiac and vascular sonography experience performing non-invasive lab studies. Clinical rotations during a formal educational program may be considered as related experience.

In Lieu Of

  • In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, may consider five (5) years of dedicated cardiovascular lab experience.

  • In Lieu Of the Educational requirements above, completion of a Director approved sonography program may be considered.

  • Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • Registered in vascular technology (ARDMS-RVT or CCI-RVS).

  • Registered in echocardiography (ARDMS-AE and/or ARDMS-PE or CCI-RCS)

  • BLS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient computer skills (database)

  • Data entry skills

  • Mathematical skills

  • Effective at data conversion

  • Medical terminology preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

8 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15177139 Vascular Laboratory

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