Technician (Locum), Histopathology at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Protocols, Specimen Handling, Data Entry, Equipment Cleaning, Supply Management, Microbiology, Histopathology, Blood Collection, Tissue Embedding, Microtomy, Sample Disposal, Aseptic Techniques, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Technician(Locum), Histopathology Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital Location: Aga Khan University Hospital 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: Check the stability of specimens and confirm receiving. sorting & distribution of sample in the section and on daily, basis according to laboratory protocols. Enter patient's test and data into the computer on daily basis according to laboratory protocols. Ensure smooth functioning of the operations clean the assigned equipment as per the laboratory protocols and schedule provided. Collected store supplies from lab store on weekly basis or as and when required. Inoculate the samples when required, deliver stat slides/samples to concerned technologist for urgent processing as and when required. Check the assigned bench supplies through visual inspection on a daily basis and provide. Information to the charge technologist regarding the consumption levels and requirements of supplies to avoid any delay in processing of specimens. Organize work and keep work area clean on daily basis and as per the laboratory protocol. Discard/Dispose off completed specimens according to sample retention policy and lab safety rules. Any other duty of responsibility assigned by the charge technologist Responsible to collect/draw blood aseptically from sheep's/rabbits in Microbiology section as and when required according the guidance. Assist technologist in embedding of tissues block and microtomy work in Histopathology section as when required. Requirements: Intermediate, pre-medical preferrable. 01 Year of experience at laboratory or a hospital setting is preferred. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The technician is responsible for checking specimen stability, sorting samples, entering patient data, and ensuring smooth laboratory operations. Additional duties include assisting in blood collection and histopathology tasks as needed.