07/09/2025
HCGH is looking for a Full-time Lab Manager
Now Hiring: Lab Manager – Clinical Laboratory
Hardin County General Hospital
Are you a skilled clinical laboratory professional looking to lead in a supportive, community-focused hospital? Hardin County General Hospital is seeking a lab manager and provide leadership in our COLA-accredited clinical laboratory.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join a dedicated, experienced, and friendly team of laboratory professionals who are passionate about quality patient care.
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🔬 Position Overview:
The Lab Manager will oversee the daily operations of the clinical laboratory, ensuring compliance with COLA, CLIA and state regulations. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, occasional bench work will be required to support the team and maintain continuity of patient services.
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🧪 Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise and support laboratory personnel in performing moderate and high complexity testing
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (CLIA, COLA)
• Maintain and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs
• Validate and implement new test procedures and instrumentation
• Provide training, competency assessments, and continuing education for lab staff
• Serve as technical liaison between the laboratory, physicians, and nursing staff
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✅ Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field (required)
• ASCP or equivalent certification (e.g., MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP)) (preferred)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory performing high-complexity testing
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience (preferred)
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, LIS systems, and quality standards
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
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🌟 What We Offer:
• Salary ranging from $34-$42/hour depending on experience
• A welcoming, experienced lab team with strong professional camaraderie
• Small-town charm with big impact – serve your local community
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to patient health and safety
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Applications can be found on our website at www.ilhcgh.org, at the front desk of the hospital, or via email at susie.degrave@ilhcgh.org.
Located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois, Hardin County General Hospital has been serving the public for over 50 years. Originally built in 1958 with the help of the mining companies of Hardin County and the Federal government the hospital was built as a state of ...
