29-1222.00

Physicians, Pathologists

Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
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Key Tasks

  • Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.
  • Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions, using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular biology.
  • Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
  • Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.
  • Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in pathology.
  • Consult with physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.
  • Analyze and interpret results from tests, such as microbial or parasite tests, urine analyses, hormonal assays, fine needle aspirations (FNAs), and polymerase chain reactions (PCRs).
  • Review cases by analyzing autopsies, laboratory findings, or case investigation reports.
  • Manage medical laboratories.
  • Diagnose infections, such as Hepatitis B and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), by conducting tests to detect the antibodies that patients' immune systems make to fight such infections.
  • Obtain specimens by performing procedures, such as biopsies or fine needle aspirations (FNAs) of superficial nodules.
  • Conduct genetic analyses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or chromosomes to diagnose small biopsies and cell samples.
  • Develop or adopt new tests or instruments to improve diagnosis of diseases.
  • Educate physicians, students, and other personnel in medical laboratory professions, such as medical technology, cytotechnology, or histotechnology.
  • Plan and supervise the work of the pathology staff, residents, or visiting pathologists.
  • Conduct research and present scientific findings.
  • Perform autopsies to determine causes of deaths.
  • Testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
81%
Writing
78%
Critical Thinking
78%
Science
75%
Active Learning
75%
Active Listening
75%
Complex Problem Solving
75%
Speaking
72%
Judgment and Decision Making
72%
Monitoring
63%
Instructing
56%
Time Management
56%
Social Perceptiveness
53%
Management of Personnel Resources
53%
Learning Strategies
53%
Coordination
50%
Mathematics
50%
Persuasion
50%
Systems Analysis
50%
Negotiation
50%
Service Orientation
50%
Systems Evaluation
50%
Management of Material Resources
44%
Quality Control Analysis
44%
Management of Financial Resources
41%
Operations Monitoring
31%
Operations Analysis
25%
Troubleshooting
25%
Operation and Control
25%
Programming
22%
Technology Design
22%
Equipment Selection
16%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
96%
Biology
88%
English Language
82%
Education and Training
60%
Customer and Personal Service
60%
Chemistry
54%
Administration and Management
53%
Computers and Electronics
53%
Administrative
45%
Personnel and Human Resources
42%
Mathematics
39%
Public Safety and Security
36%
Communications and Media
34%
Law and Government
34%
Production and Processing
33%
Economics and Accounting
32%
Telecommunications
31%
Psychology
29%
Sales and Marketing
29%
Physics
29%
Engineering and Technology
26%
Sociology and Anthropology
19%
Therapy and Counseling
19%
Transportation
18%
Mechanical
16%
Philosophy and Theology
12%
Design
12%
Geography
11%
Foreign Language
10%
History and Archeology
7%
Building and Construction
4%
Food Production
3%
Fine Arts
1%

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Abilities

Inductive Reasoning
94%
Problem Sensitivity
85%
Oral Comprehension
81%
Written Expression
81%
Deductive Reasoning
78%
Oral Expression
78%
Written Comprehension
78%
Near Vision
75%
Speech Clarity
72%
Information Ordering
72%
Speech Recognition
69%
Category Flexibility
69%
Flexibility of Closure
69%
Fluency of Ideas
53%
Speed of Closure
53%
Selective Attention
53%
Visual Color Discrimination
53%
Mathematical Reasoning
50%
Number Facility
50%
Originality
50%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Visualization
47%
Far Vision
47%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
47%
Memorization
44%
Finger Dexterity
44%
Time Sharing
44%
Hearing Sensitivity
31%
Control Precision
31%
Manual Dexterity
31%
Multilimb Coordination
28%
Auditory Attention
25%
Depth Perception
25%
Static Strength
22%
Trunk Strength
16%
Reaction Time
13%
Rate Control
13%
Dynamic Strength
10%
Extent Flexibility
6%
Explosive Strength
6%
Wrist-Finger Speed
6%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Stamina
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Response Orientation
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
94%
Processing Information
90%
Documenting/Recording Information
90%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
89%
Getting Information
89%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
88%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
83%
Working with Computers
82%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
82%
Analyzing Data or Information
77%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
76%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
76%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
75%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
75%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
74%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
69%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
69%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
64%
Training and Teaching Others
62%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
59%
Assisting and Caring for Others
58%
Thinking Creatively
57%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
55%
Developing and Building Teams
54%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
51%
Performing Administrative Activities
49%
Scheduling Work and Activities
48%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
48%
Controlling Machines and Processes
48%
Coaching and Developing Others
46%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
46%
Handling and Moving Objects
42%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
41%
Staffing Organizational Units
39%
Selling or Influencing Others
38%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
38%
Performing General Physical Activities
37%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
32%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
30%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
27%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
25%

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

100%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

98%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

98%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

97%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

95%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

94%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

90%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

90%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

90%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

89%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

86%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

85%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

84%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

84%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

82%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

78%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

78%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

75%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

72%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

70%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

68%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

65%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

63%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

58%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

51%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

51%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

43%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

43%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

42%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

40%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

38%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

34%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

33%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

33%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

32%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

31%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

29%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

28%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

26%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

23%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

12%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

12%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

10%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

9%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

9%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

6%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

4%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

2%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

2%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

1%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

1%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

0%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

0%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

0%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

0%

Education

Post-doctoral training

62%

Doctoral degree

29%

Master's degree

6%

Interests

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

100

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

73

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

60

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

41

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

7

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

3

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
100%
Intellectual Curiosity
100%
Dependability
98%
Integrity
95%
Cautiousness
87%
Achievement Orientation
72%
Stress Tolerance
66%
Self-Control
62%
Perseverance
61%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
55%
Innovation
52%
Cooperation
51%
Self-Confidence
46%
Sincerity
40%
Adaptability
36%
Initiative
35%
Leadership Orientation
35%
Empathy
23%
Social Orientation
23%
Humility
18%
Optimism
7%

Work Values

Achievement
78%
Independence
78%
Recognition
72%
Working Conditions
64%
Support
61%
Relationships
56%

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