Histopathologist

About Manipal Hospital Dwarka

Manipal Hospital Dwarka is a comprehensive tertiary care healthcare center renowned for delivering exceptional medical services at affordable costs. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including 380 beds, 13 modern operating theaters, 118 critical care units, and advanced technologies like AI, telemedicine, and electronic medical records, the hospital strives to provide accessible, accurate, and high-quality care across all age groups.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of biopsy, surgical, and autopsy tissue samples under a microscope to identify normal and pathological changes.
• Diagnose a wide array of conditions such as cancers, infections, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, and degenerative diseases.
• Confirm cancer presence, and provide precise tumor typing, grading, staging, and assessment of surgical margins and lymph node involvement.
• Oversee the correct processing of tissue samples including fixation, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
• Interpret specialized stains and perform advanced diagnostic procedures including immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology tests, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and digital pathology image analysis.
• Prepare timely and clear pathology reports and effectively communicate findings to treating physicians.
• Collaborate closely with surgical, oncological, radiological, and other medical teams within multidisciplinary settings for patient management.
• Uphold quality assurance by maintaining laboratory standards, safety protocols, and accreditation compliance.
• Educate medical students, pathology trainees, lab personnel, and other healthcare workers, providing guidance on specimen collection and handling.
• Engage in research activities aimed at understanding disease mechanisms and advancing diagnostic techniques, including biomarker development.
• Conduct autopsies when relevant, establishing causes of death and contributing to medical education and public health initiatives.

Key Skills and Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of pathology and human anatomy.
• Expertise in microscopic examination and interpretation.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with laboratory technologies and digital pathology tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team environment.
• Dedication to precision, ethical practice, and ongoing professional development.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must hold a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).