Consultant – Histopathology

Responsibilities:

• Selecting the most appropriate tissue samples for analysis.
• Dissecting and examining resected tissue using biopsies, aspirated tissue, and, in some instances, making use of frozen tissue sections.
• Analysing tissue using accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
• Spending time in the mortuaries in order to perform autopsies.
• Handling cell and tissue samples with meticulous care to prevent infection.
• Instructing and guiding other members of the biomedical team about tissue analysis, identification, and the appropriate test to perform.