Pathologist

JOB DESCRIPTION – PATHOLOGIST

Department: Pathology / Laboratory
Designation: Pathologist
Reporting To: Medical Superintendent / Hospital Administration
Location: Cosmic Heart Institute & Super Speciality Hospital, Gorakhpur

Job Purpose

To provide accurate, timely and clinically relevant pathology services, ensure quality laboratory reporting, and maintain patient safety and compliance with hospital policies and applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise pathological examination of blood, urine, body fluids, tissues and other clinical specimens.
• Interpret laboratory and pathology findings and issue accurate reports.
• Perform or supervise histopathology, cytology, hematology, clinical pathology and other investigations within the laboratory's scope.
• Ensure proper identification, collection, handling, processing and storage of specimens.
• Review abnormal and critical results and communicate critical findings promptly to the concerned clinician.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance activities within the laboratory.
• Monitor accuracy, reliability and timely reporting of test results.
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration and functioning of laboratory equipment.
• Follow infection prevention, biomedical waste management and laboratory safety procedures.
• Maintain appropriate laboratory records, registers and documentation.
• Participate in internal quality control, proficiency testing/EQA and corrective and preventive actions as applicable.
• Supervise and guide laboratory technicians and other support staff.
• Ensure proper storage, inventory and monitoring of reagents, chemicals and consumables.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with hospital policies and ethical requirements.
• Participate in clinical discussions and provide professional guidance regarding laboratory findings when required.
• Assist in audits, inspections, quality improvement activities and NABH-related requirements.
• Perform other duties assigned by hospital management within the scope of professional practice.

Required Qualifications

• MBBS with MD/DNB in Pathology or other qualification recognized by the applicable regulatory authority.
• Valid registration with the applicable Medical Council/NMC as required.
• Relevant experience in a hospital/diagnostic laboratory will be preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong diagnostic and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality and safety practices.
• Good clinical communication and reporting skills.
• Leadership and team-management abilities.
• Knowledge of infection control and biomedical waste management.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Performance Expectations

The Pathologist shall ensure accurate, reliable and timely pathology services, effective supervision of laboratory operations, compliance with quality and safety requirements, and appropriate communication of significant/critical findings.

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person