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TATA MEDICAL CENTER

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1 TATA MEDICAL CENTER Laboratory Technologist Job

Laboratory Technologist - Histopathology

Tata Medical Center

3.7

based on 155 Reviews

1-6 years

₹ 2.4 - 2L/yr (AmbitionBox estimate)

Kolkata

1 vacancy

Laboratory Technologist - Histopathology

TATA MEDICAL CENTER

posted 5hr ago

Job Role Insights

Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Analytical Chemistry Book Keeping Printing and Packaging Oncology Https Machine Maintenance

+ 3 more

Job Description

Qualification: 10+2 in science background with DMLT or B.Sc with DMLT from a recognized institution.

Experience: Minimum 1 year post qualification experience in the relevant specialty in a recognized laboratory of repute. Freshers may also apply.

Brief Job Description:

Collection center and phlebotomy unit is generally manned by separate staff, but lab technicians need to train the staff well on sample collection protocols and supervise their functions.

Accurate cross- matching of all details on label of container with requisition is important. Inform fellow after receiving large specimen and refill/change formalin to appropriate

Grossing small biopsies including entry of gross notes into HIS Help fellow in grossing large specimens printing cassettes, putting sections in cassettes,

entering in bits book, taking gross notes, help with taking photographs Help with bone cutting using bone saw

Loading the tissue processor every evening after accurately putting in cassettes in order. Taking out cassettes next morning Maintenance and cleaning of tissue processor.

Cleaning of the microtome and water bath

Checking staining quality before slide submission Maintaining control and QC sheets Machine maintenance and cleaning

5. Cover slipping and labeling take care not to hide outside labels

6. Slide submission with QC sheet

Using the bondmax Machine maintenance and cleaning Manual method if necessary Checking controls and staining quality before side submission Frozen section Decalcification

Accurate book keeping and regular audits are necessary Regular checking of expiry date of reagents Supply of formalin/containers/Coplin jars to various OPDs/OT. Maintaining of library inventory

Going down to FNA suite to help fellow with procedure and also prepare slides Keep FNA cart ready and well stocked with equipment (gloves/syringe/slide/stain

kit/consent form etc) Preparation of slides and cell block While working minimize formation of aerosol droplets Maintenance of cytospin

12. Slide return (of outside slides and blocks and recuts of inhouse cases) to patients after

filling in details in the register and seeking permission from reporting consultant.

Signature of patient/relative is mandatory

13. Attending to patients and phone calls

Technicians are expected to answer phone calls to give patients an approximate idea of when the report should be ready and the cause for delay.

They are also expected to deal with queries from patients and their relatives who come to the lab and refer to the consultant if required.

Specimens to be disposed regularly (after 3 month storage as per protocol) after complete entry in the register.

15. Supervision of cleaning by house keeping

Keep the working place free of material not needed for the purpose At the end of the day work surface to be cleaned by a disinfectant by housekeeping under

the labtech s supervision. Weekly cleaning of gross room fridge on Saturdays.

Only trained personnel should handle instrument connected to power supply Maintenance log sheets to be filled in regularly.

A person with Philanthropic bent of mind. Sound Technical knowhow Good working experience in Hematology Good Inter-personal Skills Excellent analytical skill for Problem solving Quality Conscious

Ability to work in an unstructured work situation with multiple demands. Good Team Player Experience with automated equipments such as 3 & 5 part blood cell counters, fully

automated coagulation analysers, automated ESR equipment and auto-stainers. Computer skills, knowledge of laboratory information systems and experience with Internal

Quality Control and External Quality Assurance programmes is desirable.

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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