Technologist, Histopathology Department

Technologist, Histopathology Department

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Main Aga Khan, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Laboratories are the first in Pakistan to be accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which is considered as a gold standard in laboratory testing in the world. We are one of the largest lab networks in the world that is CAP accredited, and with our team of highly qualified faculty, phlebotomists and technologists, we ensure to deliver fast and accurate results for routine and specialized testing, that are accepted by the doctors nationwide and globally. Our laboratory network is present in more than 290 locations spread over 125 cities in Pakistan and our value-added services include mobile app service, stat reports, SMS alert, home lab sample collection (blood, urine, stool and other samples are collected from home), e-reports, real-time critical result reporting, multi-column reports and much more.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Regular Duties / Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical tests independently according to the procedure manual on a daily basis to ensure timely preparation of the final reports.
• Assist in teaching / training of junior staff, student and trainees according to guidelines provided as and when required.
• Follow and assist the Assistant Manager/Charge Technologist/Pathologist in the implementation of safety standards according to Laboratory Safety Manual on a regular basis, required for own safety and the safety of the others.
• Authority to co-sign reports of lab tests processed by self.
• Authority to sign negative re_ports of lab tests processed by self.
• Any other duty or responsibility assigned by the Assistant Manager/Charge Technologist/Pathologist.
• Confirm by discussing unusual findings found in the specimen currently working on with the senior technologist/charge technologist to avoid anv misleading results going out to the patient.
• Perform routine technical procedures for internal and external qualitv control as per schedule.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. (minimum 2nd Division) in Biological Sciences/MSc /MLT preferred.
• 1 year traineeship at the Clinical Laboratory at AKUH or 2 to 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a laboratory or a hospital.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.