Consultant Pathologist – Cytopathology & Blood Analysis | Dubai, UAE

🏥 Responsibilities – What You Will Do:

These are your main duties as a Consultant Pathologist, focusing on both laboratory operations and diagnostic excellence:

🔬 1. Stay Updated with Medical Advancements

• Keep yourself informed of the latest scientific and technological developments in the field of pathology.
• This includes new analytical techniques, disease classifications, automation systems, and AI/ML usage in diagnostics.
• Helps maintain high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic standards in the lab.

🧪 2. Lead Cytopathology Laboratory Services

• Oversee daily operations and staff in the cytopathology lab (which deals with examining cells for abnormalities such as cancer).
• Ensure the department runs efficiently, meets quality benchmarks, and follows regulatory standards.
• Provide expert supervision to lab technologists and junior pathologists.

🩸 3. Conduct Blood Analysis

• Perform evaluation of blood samples for purposes such as:
  • Blood typing (e.g., A, B, O),
  • Cell morphology (appearance of blood cells under a microscope),
  • Compatibility testing (ensuring donor and recipient blood types match for transfusions).
• Vital for surgery prep, trauma care, cancer patients, and more.

🧫 4. Perform Gross & Anatomical Pathology

• Gross examinations: Inspect organs or tissues visually before microscopic analysis.
• Anatomical pathology: Diagnose diseases by examining organs, tissues, and whole body parts (e.g., during biopsies or autopsies).
• Participate in specialized diagnosis—cancer staging, inflammation, infections, etc.

🧼 5. Ensure Proper Sample Handling

• Guarantee safe, sterile, and traceable collection, labeling, transport, and storage of patient samples.
• Prevent errors that could lead to misdiagnosis or treatment delays.
• Oversee compliance with lab protocols and biosafety guidelines.

📋 6. Maintain Lab Documentation & Patient Records

• Enter test results into electronic medical records (EMRs) accurately and promptly.
• Maintain detailed logs of test orders, specimen status, and final reports for clinical teams.
• Supports traceability and legal/clinical accountability.

📝 7. Write Diagnostic Reports

• Deliver clear, well-structured pathology reports, including:
  • Final diagnosis,
  • Description of findings,
  • Clinical correlation suggestions,
  • Recommendations (if needed).
• These reports assist clinicians in making accurate treatment decisions.

📋 Requirements & Qualifications – What You Need to Apply:

This section outlines the minimum eligibility and ideal candidate profile for the position.

• Medical degree from an accredited university.
• Board Certification in Pathology (Anatomic &/or Clinical).
• Preferred: Certification in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology.
• Minimum 3 years experience working as a Pathologist.
• Proven ability to work in a medical laboratory or hospital setting.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and analytical skills.