Pathology Lab Technologist: Independent Testing & Training

Aga Khan University; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University Hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan invites applications for a Technologist in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role is based in the Phlebotomy Center and requires you to perform clinical tests daily, while upholding safety standards and contributing to timely final reports within a large national diagnostic network.

You will assist in training junior staff and trainees, co-sign and sign reports, and participate in routine internal and external quality control.

Qualifications

• BS in Biological Sciences/MSc/MLT preferred.
• 1 year traineeship at AKUH clinical laboratory or 2–3 years relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of laboratory testing procedures.
• Ability to immediately follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tests independently according to the procedure manual daily to ensure timely preparation of the final reports.
• Assist in teaching / training of junior staff, students 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 co-sign reports of lab tests processed by self.
• Authority to sign negative reports of lab tests processed by self.
• Any other duty or responsibility assigned by the Assistant Manager/Charge Technologist Pathologist.
• Perform routine technical procedures for internal and external quality control as per schedule.

Job description

Aga Khan University Hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan invites applications for a Technologist in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role is based in the Phlebotomy Center and requires you to perform clinical tests daily, while upholding safety standards and contributing to timely final reports within a large national diagnostic network.

You will assist in training junior staff and trainees, co-sign and sign reports, and participate in routine internal and external quality control.