Consultant
1-5 Years
1
Ahmedabad, 382220
Consultant
1-5 Years
1
Ahmedabad, 382220
Job Description
Here is a comprehensive Job Description (JD) for a Clinical Pathologist, tailored for a diagnostic laboratory, hospital-attached lab, or multi-specialty clinical network.
Job Title: Consultant Clinical Pathologist
Department: Laboratory Medicine & Clinical Pathology
Reports To: Head of Pathology / Laboratory Director / Medical Director
Employment Type: Full-time / Consultant / Shift-based
1. Job Purpose
The Clinical Pathologist is responsible for overseeing and validating diagnostic laboratory testing across Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunoassay, Clinical Pathology, and Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine. The role ensures diagnostic accuracy, strict internal and external quality control (IQC/EQAS), compliance with laboratory accreditation standards, and direct diagnostic consultation with referring clinicians.
2. Key Duties & Responsibilities
A. Diagnostic Reporting & Interpretation
- Analyze, interpret, and sign off on test results across Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology, Serology, Immunoassay, Urinalysis, and Body Fluid Analysis.
- Review peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirates/biopsies, and abnormal blood counts.
- Conduct and interpret specialized laboratory tests (e.g., hemoglobin electrophoresis, coagulation profiles, autoimmune panels).
- Provide clinical consultation to treating physicians regarding test selection, diagnostic interpretation, and follow-up recommendations.
B. Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
- Supervise Daily Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assessment Schemes (EQAS / PT samples).
- Ensure strict adherence to laboratory accreditation and regulatory guidelines (e.g., NABL, NABH, CAP, ISO 15189, CLIA).
- Perform troubleshooting for quality control out-of-bounds,
instrument calibrations, and assay validations.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for audits, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols.
C. Lab Operations & Technical Supervision
- Oversee daily laboratory workflows, sample processing, specimen rejection protocols, and turnaround times (TAT).
- Supervise, train, and mentor Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs), junior pathologists, and technical staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Participate in evaluating and validating recent diagnostic kits, automated analyzers, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Ensure strict bio-risk management, infection control, and chemical/biological waste disposal standards.
3. Required Qualifications & Certifications
- Education:
- MD / DNB in Pathology / Clinical Pathology from a recognized medical institution.
- DCP (Diploma in Clinical Pathology) may be considered depending on seniority and role requirements.
- Licensure & Registration: Valid Medical Council Registration/License.
- Experience:
- 0–3 years for Junior Consultant / Associate Pathologist.
- 5+ years for Senior Consultant / Laboratory Quality Manager.
- Exposure to NABL / CAP accredited laboratory environments is highly desirable.
4. Key Skills & Competencies
- Technical Expertise: Hematology smear interpretation, automated analyzer troubleshooting, LIMS proficiency, bone marrow interpretation, and quality management systems (QMS).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of ISO 15189, NABL / CAP guidelines, bio-safety standards, and IQC/EQAS interpretation.
- Soft Skills: High analytical precision, effective inter-departmental communication, leadership, and crisis management.
Full time
1500k Year
Clinical Pathology
Clinical Pathology
Full time
1500k Year
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