Responsibilities
Examine, interpret, and report histopathology, cytopathology, hematology, and clinical pathology specimens.
Correlate laboratory findings with clinical information and provide diagnostic opinions.
Review and validate laboratory reports before release.
Supervise day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure timely reporting.
Guide and mentor junior pathologists, residents, and laboratory personnel.
Ensure compliance with NABL, NABH, and statutory quality standards.
Participate in quality assurance, internal quality control (IQC), and external quality assurance (EQAS) programs.
Maintain laboratory quality indicators and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Coordinate with clinicians for complex cases and multidisciplinary discussions.
Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and validation of laboratory equipment.
Monitor laboratory safety, infection control, and biomedical waste management practices.
Participate in hospital committees, CMEs, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
Develop and update laboratory SOPs, protocols, and policies.
Ensure accurate documentation and maintenance of laboratory records.




Assist in introducing recent diagnostic techniques and laboratory services.
Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Medical Director or Hospital Management.

Job Specification
Qualification MBBS with MD/DNB in Pathology.
Registration Valid National Medical Commission (NMC) / State Medical Council Registration.
Experience Minimum 10+ years of post-MD/DNB experience as a Consultant/Senior Consultant Pathologist in a multispecialty hospital or accredited diagnostic laboratory.

Specialisation
MD/DNB in Pathology.

Skills
Histopathology
Cytopathology
Hematology
Clinical Pathology
Laboratory Medicine
NABL/NABH/CAP knowledge
Leadership and team management
LIS
HIS

Employment Type

Full time

Reporting To

Medical Director / Head of Laboratory Services

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📌 Consultant Pathologist Chennai (India)
🏢 Dr.Kamakshi Memorial Hospital
📍 India