Histopathology Lab Technician

Job Responsibility: Histopathology

1. Checking the specimens quality and integrity before processing and notify concerned person about any issues identified. Ensuring adequate clinical information in the accompanying requisition form.

2. Preparation of solutions, buffers distilled water & reagents as per lab procedure or manufactures instructing and maintain record of reagent preparation.

3. Perform grossing, tissue processing, paraffin block preparation, microtomy and staining of all types of histopathological and cytology specimens.

4. Review & follow instrument & reagent manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Ensuring timely and regular performance of Quality control & EQAP and documentation.

6. Time management to ensure accurate and timely report release.

7. Recording the results, in respective log books/registers counterchecking and ensuring timely correct typing & Validation in LIMS.

8. Submit quality indicator data form to quality assurance as and when requested.

9. Systematic filling of lab records for easy retrieval and maintaining records as per NABL/ISO/CAP requirements.

10. Constant monitoring of instruments for any breakdowns error flags and temperature & environment condition monitoring logs.

11. Perform routine maintenance of equipment’s and fill-up the maintenance logs on daily basis.

12. Ensuring prompt processing and reporting of TAT & STAT samples.

13. Understanding clinical aspects of tests conducted in the section.

14. Keep the laboratory platform and area clean after microtomy.

15. Ensuring adequate communication with biomedical engineers or general administration in case of equipment breakdown.

16. Follow laboratory procedure for BMW management.

17. Ensuring accuracy and correctness of results by strict compliance to the defined standard Operating procedure, calibration, quality control, procedure and training of the personnel.

18. Perform reagent lot Verification for each new batch / Shipment received.

19. Participate in training & continual education programs conducted by organization and quality assurance team.