Junior Consultant

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Job Title: Junior Consultant – Pathology Department: Pathology / Laboratory Medicine Job Type: Full-time Job Function: Clinical / Diagnostic Services Reporting To: Senior Consultant / Head of Department – Pathology Job Location: Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center Experience: Relevant experience in Pathology / Laboratory Medicine preferred Qualification: MD / DNB in Pathology or equivalent recognized qualification Industry: Healthcare / Hospitals / Diagnostic Services Perform and interpret histopathology, cytology, hematology, and clinical pathology investigations within the scope of practice. Examine biopsy, surgical, excision, FNAC, fluid, and other pathological specimens. Provide accurate, timely, and clinically relevant diagnostic opinions. Correlate pathological findings with clinical history, imaging, laboratory investigations, and previous pathology reports. Identify complex or challenging cases and seek appropriate senior consultation when required. 2. Histopathology & Cytopathology Review and interpret routine H&E-stained sections and assess tissue architecture and cellular morphology. Evaluate inflammatory, infectious, benign, premalignant, and malignant conditions. Assess relevant pathological parameters such as tumor type, grade, margins, and other applicable features. Interpret FNAC, exfoliative cytology, body-fluid cytology, and other cytological specimens. Recommend additional sections, special stains, IHC, or histopathological correlation wherever clinically indicated. 3. Reporting & Documentation Prepare accurate, comprehensive, and clinically relevant pathology reports based on microscopic findings and available clinical information. Ensure reports are clear, standardized, and completed within the defined turnaround time. Review and verify patient identification, specimen details, clinical history, gross findings, microscopic findings, and relevant investigation results before report authorization. Include appropriate diagnostic conclusions, comments, recommendations, and relevant prognostic/predictive parameters where applicable. Review previous pathology reports, investigations, and clinical information when required for appropriate diagnostic correlation. Ensure appropriate documentation of critical, amended, corrected, or supplementary reports . Maintain accurate records of diagnostic findings, case discussions, consultations, and report amendments. Authorize and release reports through the approved Laboratory Information System (LIS)/electronic medical-record system as per institutional policy. Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and security of all patient and diagnostic information. Identify cases requiring special stains, immunohistochemistry (IHC), or other ancillary investigations . Select appropriate tests based on morphology and clinical information. Interpret ancillary test results in conjunction with histopathological findings. Ensure appropriate controls and quality standards are maintained for IHC and special stains. 5. Critical Result Communication Identify critical, unexpected, or clinically significant pathological findings. Communicate critical findings promptly to the treating clinician or concerned healthcare professional. Document critical-result communication in accordance with departmental policy. Escalate uncertain, complex, or clinically significant cases to the Senior Consultant/Head of Department. 6. Clinical & Multidisciplinary Coordination Participate in tumor boards, multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and clinical discussions . Provide pathology inputs to clinicians and other specialists to support patient management. Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals. Provide clarification regarding pathology reports and diagnostic findings when requested by the clinical team. 7. Specimen & Laboratory Management Ensure proper specimen identification, labeling, fixation, processing, sampling, and documentation . Maintain specimen traceability throughout the diagnostic process. Identify and appropriately manage inadequate, unsuitable, mislabeled, or compromised specimens as per SOPs. Coordinate with laboratory technicians and technologists to ensure appropriate processing and timely availability of slides and investigations. 8. Quality Assurance & Compliance Participate in quality-control, quality-assurance, internal audits, external quality programs, and continuous improvement initiatives . Monitor diagnostic discrepancies and participate in appropriate case reviews. Follow departmental SOPs and institutional policies. Ensure compliance with applicable laboratory, biosafety, infection-control, patient-safety, and accreditation requirements. Participate in corrective and preventive actions wherever required. 9. Team Coordination & Training Coordinate with pathology residents, laboratory technicians, technologists, and other departmental personnel. Provide guidance on diagnostic, specimen-related, and technical issues within the scope of responsibility. Participate in teaching, case discussions, slide reviews, academic meetings, and departmental training programs. Support the development and competency of junior staff and trainees. 10. Academic & Research Responsibilities Participate in research projects, clinical audits, case reports, publications, presentations, and academic activities . Present interesting and challenging cases during departmental meetings and multidisciplinary discussions. Participate in CME programs, conferences, workshops, and professional-development activities. Stay updated with advances in diagnostic pathology, IHC, molecular pathology, digital pathology, and current diagnostic guidelines. 11. Laboratory Information System & Records Use the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and electronic medical-record systems accurately and effectively. Ensure timely entry, review, authorization, and release of pathology reports. Maintain complete and accurate diagnostic records. Ensure proper documentation and traceability of slides, blocks, reports, and other pathology records. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with institutional data-security requirements. 12. Patient Safety & Professional Responsibilities Maintain high standards of diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, confidentiality, and professional ethics . Ensure timely escalation of findings or issues that may have an impact on patient care. Adhere to organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Contribute to improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of pathology services. Maintain continuous professional development and remain updated with advances in pathology and laboratory medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr