Pathologist

The PCF Pathologist is responsible for providing professional and technical oversight of laboratory services supporting the Primary Care Facility. The position ensures that laboratory procedures, results, quality control, and reporting are performed accurately, safely, and in accordance with applicable Philippine healthcare and laboratory standards.
The Pathologist works closely with the PCF Medical Team, Medical Technologists, Physicians, and Operations Team to ensure timely and reliable laboratory services for patients.
1. Laboratory Medical Oversight
Provide professional supervision and oversight of laboratory services conducted for PCF patients.
Review and validate laboratory procedures and results within the scope of professional practice.
Ensure appropriate laboratory testing based on clinical and operational requirements.
Provide guidance to physicians and medical technologists on laboratory-related concerns.
Assist in resolving unusual, critical, or questionable laboratory results.
2. Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Establish and monitor laboratory quality assurance and quality control processes.
Review QC results and ensure appropriate corrective actions when required.
Monitor accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of laboratory results.
Participate in internal audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure proper documentation and traceability of laboratory processes and results.
3. Laboratory Compliance
Ensure laboratory operations comply with applicable DOH, Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB), and other relevant regulatory requirements.
Ensure appropriate laboratory policies, procedures, manuals, and records are maintained.
Support compliance with applicable requirements for laboratory licensing and accreditation.
Assist during regulatory inspections and audits when required.
4. Supervision of Laboratory Personnel
Provide professional supervision and guidance to Medical Technologists and other laboratory personnel.
Assess competency and recommend appropriate training and development activities.
Ensure laboratory personnel follow approved procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards.
Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and patient safety.
5. Laboratory Operations
Oversee proper implementation of laboratory procedures and workflows.
Ensure appropriate handling, labeling, processing, storage, and disposal of specimens.
Monitor laboratory turnaround times and address operational bottlenecks.
Coordinate with PCF Operations regarding laboratory schedules, capacity, supplies, and service requirements.
Review laboratory equipment and maintenance requirements.
6. Clinical Coordination
Coordinate with PCF physicians regarding laboratory findings that require clarification or clinical attention.
Provide appropriate professional consultation regarding laboratory interpretation when requested.
Establish procedures for communicating critical or significant laboratory findings.
Support the PCF's preventive and primary healthcare programs through appropriate laboratory services.
7. Equipment, Supplies, and Inventory
Provide technical input on laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, and other laboratory requirements.
Monitor appropriate storage and handling of reagents and laboratory supplies.
Assist in evaluating laboratory equipment performance and maintenance requirements.
Ensure proper inventory controls to minimize stock-outs and wastage.
8. Documentation and Reporting
Review and maintain required laboratory records and reports.
Monitor laboratory performance indicators, including quality, turnaround time, and error rates.
Submit required laboratory reports to PCF management and regulatory authorities, when applicable.
Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of patient laboratory information.
9. Patient Safety and Data Privacy
Ensure laboratory services are delivered with patient safety, accuracy, and confidentiality as priorities.
Ensure proper identification of patients and specimens.
Promote compliance with infection prevention and control procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
Licensed Physician in the Philippines with a valid PRC license.
Board-certified Pathologist with recognized specialty certification.
Preferably with experience in clinical laboratory, hospital, diagnostic center, or primary care facility.
Knowledgeable in laboratory quality assurance, quality control, biosafety, and patient safety.
Familiar with applicable DOH/HFSRB laboratory licensing and regulatory requirements.
Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, test validation, and interpretation of laboratory results.
Able to provide professional supervision and guidance to Medical Technologists and laboratory personnel.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality of laboratory results.
Good communication and coordination skills with physicians, medical technologists, and PCF operations teams.
Able to participate in laboratory audits, inspections, quality improvement activities, and regulatory compliance.
Professional, ethical, dependable, and patient-centered.