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Constantia Flexibles

Quality Lab Tech I

Blythewood, SC · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

Quality Lab Tech I Constantia Flexibles - Blythewood SUMMARY Functioning as part of an overall manufacturing team while performing a variety of quality inspections on high performance flexible ...

CFLEX USA

Quality Lab Tech I

Blythewood, SC · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

Quality Lab Technician - Constantia Flexibles - Blythewood, SC Functioning as part of an overall manufacturing team while performing a variety of quality inspections on high performance flexible ...

CFLEX USA

Quality Lab Tech I

Blythewood, SC · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

Quality Lab Technician - Constantia Flexibles - Blythewood, SC Functioning as part of an overall manufacturing team while performing a variety of quality inspections on high performance flexible ...

American Traveler

Travel Cath Lab Tech

Columbia, SC · On-site

$1.8K - $2.4K/wk

Cath Lab Technologist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 10/12/2026 * Duration ... Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval based on unit needs * During hurricane ...

Mission Hospital

Tech - Cath Lab Tech

Columbia, SC · On-site

$2.3K/wk

Equipment Management and Maintenance : * Maintain, clean, and sterilize the cath lab equipment and instruments, ensuring they are functioning properly and ready for the next procedure. * Regularly ...

American Traveler

Travel Cath Lab RN

Columbia, SC · On-site

Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 10/12/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 ... Skilled in circulating procedures, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and monitoring procedural ...

Triage Staffing

Travel Cath Lab Technologist

Columbia, SC · On-site

$1.8K - $2.4K/wk

Cath Lab Technologist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 10/05/2026 * Duration ... and managed by actual clinicians--yeah, you read that right - And more (because of course there ...

Triage Staffing

Travel Cath Lab Technologist

Columbia, SC · On-site

$1.8K - $2.4K/wk

Cath Lab Technologist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 10/12/2026 * Duration ... and managed by actual clinicians--yeah, you read that right - And more (because of course there ...

Triage Staffing

Travel Cath Lab Technologist

Columbia, SC · On-site

$1.8K - $2.4K/wk

Cath Lab Technologist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 10/12/2026 * Duration ... and managed by actual clinicians--yeah, you read that right - And more (because of course there ...

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How much do lab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for lab manager in Columbia, SC is $85,076.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,800.00 and $102,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a lab manager do?

A Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a laboratory. Their duties typically include supervising staff, ensuring safety protocols are followed, managing inventory and ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Lab Managers also coordinate experiments and research activities, and may handle budgeting and administrative tasks. Their role is crucial in ensuring the lab runs efficiently and safely.

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

To thrive as a Lab Manager, you need expertise in laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and scientific analysis, typically supported by a degree in a relevant science field and prior lab experience. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), inventory software, and regulatory compliance certifications such as OSHA or CLIA is often required. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills help manage teams, coordinate projects, and ensure accurate reporting. These abilities are vital for maintaining efficient lab operations, regulatory compliance, and a safe, collaborative work environment.

What are some common challenges faced by lab managers when overseeing a diverse research team?

Lab Managers often encounter challenges related to coordinating schedules, managing conflicting priorities among researchers, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Balancing administrative duties with hands-on support requires strong organizational skills and adaptability, especially when unexpected issues arise, such as equipment malfunctions or supply shortages. Effective communication is key to fostering collaboration and maintaining a productive work environment, as Lab Managers frequently serve as the bridge between researchers, technicians, and external vendors.

What is the difference between Lab Manager vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectLab ManagerLaboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant science, often with management experienceAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in a science or related field
Work EnvironmentOversees lab operations, manages staff, and ensures compliancePerforms routine tests, prepares samples, and maintains lab equipment
ResponsibilitiesSupervises staff, manages budgets, and coordinates projectsConducts experiments, records data, and maintains lab safety

The main difference between a Lab Manager and a Laboratory Technician lies in their responsibilities and level of oversight. Lab Managers focus on managing lab operations, staff, and compliance, while Laboratory Technicians handle hands-on testing and sample preparation. Both roles require relevant scientific credentials, but Lab Managers typically have more experience and managerial skills.

How much does a lab manager make?

The average salary for a lab manager in California ranges from $70,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and the industry sector. Salaries may also vary based on the size of the laboratory and specific responsibilities, such as overseeing staff, managing budgets, or ensuring compliance with safety standards.

What qualifications do you need to be a lab manager?

A lab manager typically needs a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, or engineering, along with experience in laboratory operations. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills are essential, and certifications like OSHA safety training or specific technical certifications can be advantageous.
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Infographic showing various Lab Manager job openings in Columbia, SC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,090 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Cardiovascular Technologist

West Columbia, SC • On-site

Lexington Medical Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees
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$1.9K - $2.7K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 25 days ago

Lexington Medical Center rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 106 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Cardiac Cath 
Full Time 
Day Shift 
7:00am-5:30pm


Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000 

Electrophysiology (EP) experience preferred

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

Coordinates and performs aspects of patient care before, during, and after Cardiac Cath/EP Lab related procedures. Circulates, scrubs using aseptic or sterile technique, monitors and documents hemodynamics and patient events during procedure. Assist in recovering patients as assigned to provide quality patient care for patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Cath/EP Lab. Utilization and management of digital x-ray equipment and archiving system.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: None.
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: RCIS candidates must obtain licenses from SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR), as well as SC Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) within six months of hire date;
BLS required at hire;
ACLS mandatory or completed within 90 day probationary period;
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RTR). *If candidate is not currently registered, successful completion of the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registry exam or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists exam is required within 12 months of hire date.
Required Training: None.

Essential Functions
  • Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient populations:
    • Adult (18 through 65 years)
    • Geriatric (over 65 years)
  • Ability to move, trouble shoot, and use complex digital imaging equipment and supplies to provide information and quality care throughout diagnostic and interventional procedure, in a timely manner.
  • Provides primary care for patients during pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure observation phases. Ability to learn, interpret, and perform highly complex technical procedures which require visual acuity, manual dexterity, and exposure to biohazardous materials which includes blood borne pathogens, minimal radiation, and MSDS listed hazardous chemicals.
  • Ability to see, hear, and respond to physical emergencies in an expedient manner.
  • Ability to apply the four senses (i.e. Seeing, smelling, hearing, and touching) and speak the English Language.
  • Ability to learn and interpret hospital policies and provide administrative support to patient, visitors, and staff as needed or requested.
  • Able to make physical assessments of the department and equipment for proper functioning, cleanliness, and reporting of malfunctions to Cath Lab Manager.
  • Able to assist in necessary unit/departmental patient care, QA, and inventory control.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Ability to observe change in patient condition/status and respond in accordance with ACLS protocol as appropriate.
  • Ability to complete documentation of procedure including: patient care, conscious sedation and medication administration, inventory utilization, procedural complications, and ongoing assessment of level of consciousness.
  • Ability to lift assist in the moving of patients or equipment.
  • Ability to identify, locate, assemble, clean, and transport instruments, and supplies as appropriate.
  • Ability to escort and/or direct patients, visitors, and physicians around the medical center.
  • Ability to provide basic and critical thinking during interventions as warranted by patients' conditions and needs.
  • Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal.  Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

  • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits 
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one.  LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
  • Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
  • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary 
  • Adoption assistance
  • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

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