Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

PUBLIC NOTICES:

OPD Satellite Laboratory - Open to accept clients from 7am to 3pm
Mass Blood Donation Activity – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, closed on Public Holidays
Drug Testing Laboratory – Mondays to Fridays, acceptance of requests is 7am to 2pm. Closed on Public Holidays
Sputum MTB/RiF (GenXpert) -  Receiving of specimen: Monday to Friday until 10 am thru OPD TB dots, Releasing of Result: After 1 to 3 days
 
OFFICE NUMBERS:
Hospital Trunk line: (02)8863-0800
Main: Local 114
Blood bank: Local 116
Histopathology: Local 115
OPD Satellite Lab: Local 616
Drug Testing Lab: Local 617
Pathology Resident’s Office: Local 117
 
OFFICE OFFICIAL EMAIL ADDRESS
[email protected]

PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF OFFICES:
Pathology Department (Main Laboratory) – located at 1st floor main building
Satellite Laboratory - located at the 2nd floor of OPD Complex
Drug Testing Laboratory - located at the 2nd floor of OPD Complex
NAMES AND POSITIONS OF DESIGNATED CONTACT PERSONS OR DEPARTMENT HEADS

Drug Testing Laboratory
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Accepting applicants for Combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Training Program
Requirements:
  1. Certificate of Internship
  2. Transcript of Records
  3. Medical Diploma
  4. Personal Data Sheet
  5. PRC Board Rating
  6. Updated PRC License
  7. Latest training/seminars attended
  8. Letter of intent/application
                     Addressed to:
                            Josephine B. Sabando, MD, RN, FPBA, MHA
                                City Government Department Head III
                                          (Medical Center Chief II)
                                        Quezon City General Hospital

                  Thru: Jocelyn Therese Remo, MD, DPBO, FPAO
                                       OIC, Hospital Training Officer​
Accepting applicants for Medical Technologists
Requirements:
  1. Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212, Revised 2017)
  2. Authenticated PRC License
  3. Certificate of Board Rating
  4. Authenticated copy of Diploma and Transcript of Records
  5. Certificate of training/seminars attended
  6. NBI Clearance
  7. Letter of Intent/Application
Addressed to:
                 Josephine B. Sabando, MD, RN, FPBA, MHA
                      City Government Department Head III
                                 (Medical Center Chief II)
                              Quezon City General Hospital
UPDATED PICTURES FOR YOUR OFFICE PROFILES
STAFFING FUNCTIONS

HEAD OF THE LABORATORY
The Head of the Laboratory is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the Laboratory, including the employment of competent personnel, equipment, safety, laboratory policies, quality assurance, all testing including proficiency testing and test reports.
 
TRAINING OFFICER (Medical Specialist)       
The Training Officer in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology is responsible to facilitate the conduct of the training sessions, manage feedback sessions to ensure continuous improvements   of   training.
 
 
CONSULTANT PATHOLOGIST
  • ANATOMIC PATHOLOGIST
Responsible in examining tissues removed by needle aspiration, surgical procedures or autopsy. They are responsible for diagnosing diseased tissue and investigating the mechanisms and development of disease.
Evaluates tissue specimens, which include cervical scrapings (i.e., PAP smears), biopsies, surgical resections, and whole-body evaluations at autopsy.

  •  CLINICAL PATHOLOGIST
  • Supervises, assess testing and analysis of samples as referred by the Pathology Resident and Medical Technologists to determine health and pathology of patients.
  • Document findings and conclusions, and make recommendations.
 
PATHOLOGY RESIDENT PHYSICIAN
  • Rotates in autopsy program of laboratory sections.
    • Hospital responsibility in finalizing protocol except in most difficult cases.
    • Rotates in surgical pathology sections, grossing and dissection of pathology referrals and reads histopathology slides with the consultant.
    • Assist staff pathologist at the interdepartmental CPC and tumor board conferences.
    • Present an investigative work at the end of the residency training.
    • Assists in the teaching program of post graduate interns.
    • Schedule and present cases to be taken up during gross and microscopic conferences.
 
CHIEF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
The Chief Medical Technologist plans, organises, directs and coordinates a range of activities in the laboratory. Performs administrative duties, supervises and assists Laboratory personnel, and oversees everyday laboratory operations. Manages and coordinate the financial, human and material resources of the laboratory.
 
  • Supervises and directs the performance of the Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Aides and Volunteers in their performance at the Laboratory
  • Validates laboratory tests results before releasing.
  • Consolidates proposed and approved Project Procurement Management Plan for validation and approval of the Head of the Department.
  • Receives referral from Section heads regarding stocks of supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies if deemed necessary. Verifies receipt of supplies.
  • Resolves problems by consulting with Pathologists and laboratory section heads and technical coordinators.
  • Monitors and updates the Department’s license, accreditations, and external Proficiency assessment programs.
  • Provides administrative support for the hospital, attends emergency and committee meetings.
  • Attends seminars, forum, and conventions for continues professional development.
  • Functions as the department’s customer support officer.
  • Reports to the Head of the Department
 
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (SECTION-IN-CHARGE)
  • Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Section.
  • Runs calibration and quality control both internal and external to ensure that the machine is working and in good condition before conduct of test procedures to generate accurate test results for patients and help the clinicians for the correct diagnosis of the disease.
  • Trains and mentors junior staff on the right use of equipment, validation and recording and laboratory safety.
  • Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies and refers to the Chief Medical Technologist for procurement concerns.
  • Prepares proposed and approved Project Procurement Plan of each section assignment.
  • Prepares and presents monthly section report in the department’s monthly meeting.
  • Manages and resolves administrative and technical problems​
 
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (SENIOR)
  • Prepares human body fluid samples and performs assays in each Section of assignment.
  • Review and validates results prior to release of official result in each section of assignment.
  • Performs simple to complex machine trouble shooting, whenever possible receives remote instructions from authorized service provider.
  • Prepares and files necessary documents needed for laboratory operation and accreditation.
  • Teaches and prepares final assessment of Medical Technology Interns.
  • Refers to Chief Medical Technologist.
  • Attends meetings as required by the department or institution.
  • Attends seminars, forum, and conventions for continues professional development.
 
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (JUNIOR/GENERALIST)
  • Prepares human body fluid samples and performs assays in Hematology, Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Microscopy.
  • Runs Quality Control every start of the day and validates prior to running of test assays.
  • Performs machine calibration when needed.
  • Performs simple machine trouble shooting or receives order from authorized service provider
  • Encodes data thru Laboratory Information System (LIS) prior to performance of test assays.
  • Review results prior to validation.
  • Receives request and sample and charges thru Hospital Information System (HIS) accordingly.
  • Receives cadaver and dismembered body part with properly filled out forms
  • Validates required attachment for release of cadaver, dismembered body part, and still birth or fetus.
  • Performs proper phlebotomy techniques both from patients and accepted blood donors.
  • Teaches and assists Senior Medical Technologists in the assessment of Medical Technology Interns.
  • Assists the senior Medical Technologists in preparation and presentation of necessary and needed documents.
  • Attends seminars for continues professional development.
 
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
  • Prepares specimen and performs assays under the supervision of a medical technologist.
  • Receives request and sample and charges thru Hospital Information System (HIS) accordingly.
  • Receives cadaver and dismembered body part with properly filled out forms
  • Validates required attachments for release of cadaver, dismembered body part, and still birth or fetus.
  • Performs proper phlebotomy techniques both from patients and accepted blood donors.
  • Performs simple trouble shooting, preventive maintenance.
  • Does errand from the senior Medical Technologists and Chief Medical Technologist.
 
INSTITUTIONAL WORKER (LABORATORY AIDE/MORGUE ATTENDANT)
  • Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the laboratory and hospital morgue.
  • Helps in the autopsy procedure and releases cadaver to relatives or authorized person.
  • Helps in the inventory and storage of reagents and supplies
  • Washes and prepares reusable wares for laboratory use.
  • Sanitizes areas and instruments and ensures proper disposal of hazardous waste.
  • Runs errand relative to the operation of the laboratory.
  • Attends seminars, forum, and convention for continues professional development

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UPDATE PROGRAMS / TRAINING PROGRAMS
The Department has an accredited residency training program in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, as well as a dynamic internship program in Medical Technology.
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
The Department of Pathology participates in various outreach mass blood donation activity sponsored by various barangays in Quezon City.
MASS BLOOD DONATION
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
UPDATED INFORMATION ON EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES OFFERED
 
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
  • HEMATOLOGY
Section wherein routine and special tests on the components of whole blood such as the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are performed. The section also performs cell counts, differential counts, and other microscopic examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other body fluids.
  • CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
Clinical Chemistry section is where patients' blood and other body fluids are checked for various chemical components using state-of-the-art equipment.
  • CLINICAL MICROSCOPY
The Clinical Microscopy is where performance of scientific analysis of non-blood body fluids such as urine, semen and stool take place.
  • BACTERIOLOGY
A bacteriology laboratory is devoted in the culturing, examination, and identification of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, yeasts, etc. 
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  • BLOOD BANK & SEROLOGY
This section is where donated human blood is collected, processed, tested and stored before it is used for transfusions. Blood bags must be free from any transfusion transmissible infections (TTI) and are of quality and safe before they are used for transfusion.
ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
Section where processing of tissue and body fluids are done in order for the Pathologists yield diagnostic information. Under this section autopsies and Rush Frozen Section specimens are processed as well.
SERVICES OFFERED
VISION
To be an exemplary laboratory facility supporting highly improved patient care at QCGH and beyond.
 
MISSION
To provide accurate and reliable laboratory information in a timely manner through exacting standards, highly competent laboratory staff and innovative expertise.
 
QUALITY POLICY
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is committed to providing precise, accurate, and timely diagnostic determinations.
 
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
  • To provide consistently accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing.
  • To utilize standard, modern and cost-effective technology and reagents in laboratory testing.
  • To provide education and training in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Medical Technology.
  • To provide a safe and conducive working environment for the entire laboratory staff.
  • To participate in external quality assurance programs and competency training programs.
  • To continuously improve the effectiveness of our management system.
  • To conduct research studies for further learning and development.
Link for Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Services

Vision & Mission


​Vision - The Quezon City General Hospital will be a center of excellence among local government hospital in the Philippines.

Mission - To provide effective and efficient health care services with total professionalism and dedication thru continuous quality improvement.

Quality Policy – We the public servants and instrumentalities of the Quezon City Government, are committed to provide quality services in the fields of human and social services, economic development, environment and climate change adaptation, infrastructure and institutional development, compliant to the statutory and regulatory mandates, anchored on the principles of good governance and administration, ensuring continual improvement and innovation in its quality management system for the upliftment in the lives of its citizenry.
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