Hospital Laboratory Manager

Clinical Management Consultants; Alcolu (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is partnering with a community hospital in South Carolina to recruit a Hospital Laboratory Manager who will lead inpatient and diagnostic testing, ensuring quality and supporting patient care.

Reporting to hospital leadership, you will oversee daily lab operations, staff development, scheduling, quality assurance, regulatory readiness, and continuous process improvement while collaborating with nurses, physicians, and lab professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and staffing to ensure timely, accurate tests.
• Lead quality assurance, regulatory readiness, and continuous process improvement.

Job description

Put your leadership skills under the microscope—in the best way, as a Hospital Laboratory Manager guiding essential diagnostic services while enjoying South Carolina’s welcoming small-town charm!

The Hospital Laboratory Manager opportunity combines the community impact of a local hospital with the professional connections of an extensive regional healthcare system. For a laboratory leader motivated by patient-first care, this setting offers meaningful opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, strengthen diagnostic quality, and help clinical teams make timely, informed treatment decisions. The organization’s community-centered role gives laboratory leadership a direct connection to the patients and families who depend on reliable hospital care.

Within the Inpatient Laboratory, the Hospital Laboratory Manager will lead services that support diagnostic testing and inpatient treatment decisions. The department’s connection to an extensive regional system creates opportunities for broader professional collaboration while preserving the close-knit character of a community hospital. Located in a historic suburban town setting, this hospital laboratory management opportunity pairs meaningful operational leadership with an appealing pace of life outside work.

Reporting to hospital leadership, the Hospital Laboratory Manager will oversee daily laboratory operations, staff development, scheduling, quality assurance, regulatory readiness, and continuous process improvement. Working alongside laboratory professionals, friendly nurses, physicians, and a diverse healthcare professional team, this leader will help align testing priorities with patient care needs. Key responsibilities include supporting dependable turnaround times, maintaining safe laboratory practices, managing resources, and building a respectful environment where employees can grow and contribute.

Outside the hospital, the Hospital Laboratory Manager can enjoy Clarendon County, South Carolina, where historic streetscapes, neighborhood living, and access to nature create an inviting home base. Lake Marion offers boating and fishing, while nearby parks and wildlife areas provide space for hiking, birdwatching, and relaxed weekends outdoors. Southern cuisine, community events, mild winters, and a generally lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas add to the appeal. Interstate access also makes regional shopping, entertainment, and weekend travel convenient without requiring a big-city lifestyle.

This Hospital Laboratory Manager opportunity offers competitive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits, with specific package details available during the recruitment process.