JUSTINVIJAYAKUMAR LOGANATHAN

Histology Area. Immunohistochemistry Area. Cytology area

• Performs all paperwork, technical, and non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens. Assign specific computer-generated identification numbers, check the accuracy, and record all processed items. Forwards accessioned specimens to designated laboratory location(s), and located and corrected any discrepancies. Learns and keeps familiar with lab procedures and location of stored specimens. Locates specimens and pulls from various departments as requested.
• Performed routine /non-routine histology techniques on all human surgical and biopsy tissue.
• Performing manual and automated tissue processing techniques
• Performing Embedding, Trimming, and Microtome sectioning, Staining, and cover slippers.
• Performed frozen cryo-sections on fresh tissue for speedy pathology results.
• Trained in manual and automated staining techniques.
• Sound knowledge in histopathology special stain techniques.

Is capable of performing all routine and special procedures which may include but is not limited to

• A. Audit workload recording Title: Laboratory / Pathology
• B. Operation of automotive strainers
• C. Cytology fluid procedures
• D. Cytospin 2 procedures
• E. Cytology stains (non-gynecological smears)
• G. Hematoxylin and eosin stains
• H. Deparaffinization for special stains
• I. Pathology report forms
• J. Surgical pathology request forms
• K. Stock solutions on hand
• L. Performed FNAC slide smear Preparation & staining
• M. B-5 Preparation & Fixation of lymph nodes or bone marrow
• N. Slide request procedures
• O. Removal of mercuric chloride ppts from B-5 fixative
• P. Carbohydrate stains
• Q. Connective tissue and muscle fiber stains
• R. Microorganism stains
• S. Pigments and mineral stains
• T. Nuclear and cytoplasmic stains
• U. Lipid stains
• V. Nerve tissue stains
• W. Immunoperoxidase stains
• Microtome of multiple tissue types and requisitions for deeper sections.
• Perform routine H&E and special stains prepare solution and reagents.
• Reviewed Reagent Usage & Solution Preparation logbooks for complete, correct entries.
• Assisted grossing specimen mandible, bone marrow uterus, breast, colon, lymph nodes etc..
• Assisted bone cutting using hacksaw blades and machines.
• IHC Manual Staining procedure techniques.
• Known Ventana benchmark XT cancer diagnostics techniques
• Known VENTANA primary antibody dilutions.
• Performed Immunohistochemistry Antibody Stains and can correctly identify control tissues.
• Digital pathology.
• Administer CT, Fine Needle Aspiration, and Bedside specimen collection processes.
• Assisting intraoperative and fine needle aspiration cytology procedures.
• Processing of body fluids & gynecological samples and preparing cytospin slides for PAP staining.
• Performing PAP stains-manual & automated.
• Preparation of liquid-based cytology smears.
• Prepare surgical and cytological specimens for microscopic examination. Methods using cytospin for CSF.
• Perform and Report Clinical pathology specimens urine, stool, and semen analysis

Quality Control Procedure

• Performing Quality controls for all the equipment of histology & cytology,
• Performing Quality controls for H&E, Special stains.
• Performing QC for cytology thin prep machines pre-test run.
• Performing the QC for Ventana IHC/ISH machines pre-test run.

Operating Instruments Are Bench Top Histology & Cytology, IHC machines

• Leica CM 1900 Cryostats use a frozen section.
• Leica 300ASP Tissue processor machine.
• Leica EG1150H Embedded machine.
• Leica RM 2125 RTS Semi-automated microtome machine.
• Leica ST 5020 multi-Stainer machine.
• Cytospin REMI 12 centrifuge used for CSF sample.
• TRIVITRON thin prep.
• BENCHMARK XT Automated IHC/ISH Staining instrument.
• Thermo Scientific Cryostat HM525 NX Cryostat.
• Thermo Scientific Microtome fully automatic.

Job description:

• Responsible for supervising laboratory personnel, conducting and overseeing quality assurance and quality control, analyzing, and interpreting lab results, and laboratory stock inventory management. I typically report to a Senior manager or head of a unit/department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs & Supervision all Histopathological, Cytology, Hematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology techniques, and Clinical pathology COVID-19 RT PCR as a bench technologist approximately 75% of the time.
• Supervision of the Swab sample collection and blood collection.
• Reviews and integrates patient history with diagnostic results.
• Perform and Report Clinical pathology specimens’ urine, stool, and semen analysis.
• Can Perform good Blood Smear RBC, Total Count, and Platelets count manually.
• Performs and documents all quality control with corrective actions.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance procedures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory diagnostic equipment and ensures equipment is functioning properly.
• Enters patient data into a computer interface for integration into the electronic medical record and retrieves data from the system.
• Interprets complex data and communicates it effectively to providers and staff.
• Disposes and documents the use of hazardous waste appropriately.
• Organizes laboratory areas including general cleaning and upkeep.
• Performs all safety inspections and adheres to safety standards.
• Ensures all regulatory requirements are met.
• Ensures all specimens are processed in a timely manner and rotated among staff.
• Contributes to the establishment of a highly professional department to provide exceptional quality service.
• Oversees quality assurance program; ensures compliance with quality control standards and safety guidelines.
• Handles and coordinates the resolution of complex issues.
• Participates in the hiring, disciplinary action and performance management of lab staff.
• Ensures that employee competencies are maintained annually.
• Collaborates with the Director to improve operational efficiency; develops and implements recommendations to improve operations and optimize customer service.
• Addresses systems issues; troubleshoots problems and/or arranges for technical service.
• Maintains departmental supplies and inventories to ensure operational efficiency within established budget guidelines.
• Assesses the need for additional equipment, services and/or staff.
• Prepares analytical reports to effectively communicate departmental performance.
• Updates SOPs as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

• Performing Quality controls for all the equipment of Hematology-Sysmex X1000i, Biochemistry-Beckman Coulter AU480, Immunochemistry -Biomerieux VIDAS, clinical pathology.
• Performing Quality controls for Special stains.
• Performing QC for cytology thin prep machines pre-test run.
• Participate in External Quality control Programme Biochemistry for Vellore CMC, hematology for AIIMS Hospital.

OPERATING INSTRUMENTS

• Hematology-Sysmex X1000i,
• Biochemistry-Beckman Coulter AU480,
• Microbiology -culture VIDAS
• Immunochemistry -Biomerieux VIDAS