Consultant Pathologist Clinical

Vitality Healthcare; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitality Healthcare is seeking a Consultant Clinical Pathologist to lead diagnostics across Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunoassay, and Blood Bank operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, QC, and regulatory compliance.

You will review specimens, provide clinical consultation, supervise staff, and contribute to validation of new diagnostic kits and LIMS, while ensuring safe, efficient laboratory practice.

Qualifications

• MD / DNB in Pathology or Clinical Pathology is required.
• DCP may be considered depending on seniority and role requirements.
• Valid Medical Council Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee diagnostic reporting across Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunoassay, Clinical Pathology, and Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine.
• Review peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirates/biopsies, and abnormal blood counts.
• Ensure IQC/EQAS compliance and NABL/NABH/CAP/ISO 15189 standards.
• Mentor MLTs and staff; participate in kit and LIMS evaluation.

Skills

IQC/EQAS interpretation

Leadership

Clinical consultation

Education

MD / DNB in Pathology / Clinical Pathology

DCP (Diploma in Clinical Pathology)

Tools

LIMS

Job description

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

• 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.

• Key Duties & Responsibilities
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 new diagnostic kits, automated analyzers, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Ensure strict bio-risk management, infection control, and chemical/biological waste disposal standards.
• 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 environment is highly desirable
• Key Skills & Competencies
• Technical Expertise: Hem... (text truncated?) ... & quality management systems (QMS).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding... & IQC/EQAS interpretation.
• Soft Skills: High analytic precision, effective inter-departmental communication, leadership… etc.

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