1. Pathology Reporting and Interpretation

● Review, interpret and authorize laboratory investigation reports within the candidate’s qualifications and scope of practice.

● Evaluate hematology, clinical pathology and other laboratory findings according to the diagnostic centre’s available services.

● Review peripheral blood smears and investigate abnormal findings where relevant to the centre’s testing portfolio.

● Correlate laboratory findings with clinical history and previous reports when available.

● Identify critical or clinically significant results and ensure prompt communication to the treating doctor or designated medical professional.

● Ensure reports are accurate, complete and released within agreed turnaround times.

● Review and document corrections or amended reports according to established procedures.

2. Daily Laboratory Supervision

● Supervise routine laboratory operations and coordinate with laboratory technicians and other support staff.

● Monitor specimen collection, sample identification, acceptance, rejection, processing and storage procedures.

● Ensure proper handling of samples and adherence to established laboratory protocols.

● Monitor pending investigations, delayed reports and workflow bottlenecks.

● Coordinate with external reference laboratories for tests not performed in-house.

● Support effective allocation of work and maintain continuity of laboratory services.

3. Quality Assurance and Compliance

● Review internal quality-control records and participate in external quality-assessment programmes, where applicable.





● Ensure compliance with approved SOPs, biosafety practices, infection prevention and waste-management procedures.

● Monitor quality-related incidents, discrepancies and corrective actions.

● Maintain documentation required for internal reviews, audits and applicable accreditation standards.

● Support equipment calibration, maintenance and performance monitoring in coordination with the responsible technical team.

4. Team and Clinical Coordination

● Guide laboratory technicians on technical processes, quality standards and escalation procedures.

● Coordinate with referring doctors regarding laboratory findings and report-related queries.

● Escalate urgent findings through approved communication channels.

● Maintain confidentiality of patient information and medical records.

● Participate in process improvement and staff training initiatives.

5. Documentation and Operational Management

● Maintain accurate reporting, quality-control and laboratory supervision records.

● Monitor report turnaround time, sample rejection rates and reporting discrepancies.

● Ensure the laboratory information system and related records are maintained appropriately.





● Coordinate with centre management to improve service quality and operational efficiency.

Mandatory Qualifications

● MD Pathology or DNB Pathology from a recognized institution.

● Valid registration with the applicable medical council.

● 3–4 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a hospital, diagnostic centre or pathology laboratory.

● Demonstrated experience in pathology reporting and laboratory supervision.

Preferred Skills

● Strong diagnostic interpretation and analytical skills.

● Knowledge of laboratory quality management and applicable NABL requirements.

● Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS/LIMS).

● Good communication, team coordination and documentation skills.

Key Performance Indicators

● Accuracy and reliability of reports.

● Compliance with reporting turnaround times.

● Timely escalation of critical results.

● Adherence to laboratory SOPs and quality-control standards.

● Reduction in reporting errors and sample-handling discrepancies.

● Effective supervision and coordination of laboratory personnel.

Working Conditions: Full-time, on-site position. Working hours, weekly off and any on-call requirements will be mutually agreed with the diagnostic centre.

Note: Histopathology, cytopathology or specialized reporting responsibilities will apply only if included in the centre’s service portfolio and within the candidate’s professional competence.

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Pathologist (Varanasi)
🏢 Diagnostic Centre , Varanasi
📍 Varanasi