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| Summary Description |
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Diagnose presence and stage of diseases using laboratory techniques and patient specimens. Study the nature, cause, and development of diseases. May perform autopsies. |
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Anatomic Pathologist |
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Animal Pathologist |
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Associate Pathologist |
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Associate Professor of Pathology |
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Attending Pathologist |
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Autopsy Pathologist |
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Chemical Pathologist |
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Clinical Laboratory Medical Director |
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Clinical Pathologist |
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Cytologist |
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Cytopathologist |
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Dermatopathologist |
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Forensic Pathologist |
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Histopathologist |
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Immunopathologist |
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Medical Director |
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Medical Pathologist |
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Molecular Genetic Pathologist |
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Molecular Pathologist |
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Neuropathologist |
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Ocular Pathologist |
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Ophthalmic Pathologist |
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Oral Pathologist |
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Pathologist |
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Pathology Laboratory Director |
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Pediatric Pathologist |
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Poultry Pathologist |
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Surgical Pathologist |
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Veterinary Pathologist |
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| Job Tasks |
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Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.
- Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
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Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, and molecular biology.
- Diagnose medical conditions.
- Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
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Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
- Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
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Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
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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).
- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
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Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.
- Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
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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.
- Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
- Diagnose medical conditions.
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Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in pathology.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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Consult with physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Conduct genetic analyses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or chromosomes to diagnose small biopsies and cell samples.
- Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
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Plan and supervise the work of the pathology staff, residents or visiting pathologists.
- Supervise technical medical personnel.
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Obtain specimens by performing procedures such as biopsies and fine need aspirations (FNAs) of superficial nodules.
- Collect biological specimens from patients.
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Review cases by analyzing autopsies, laboratory findings, or case investigation reports.
- Analyze medical data to determine cause of death.
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Educate physicians, students, and other personnel in medical laboratory professions such as medical technology, cytotechnology, and histotechnology.
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Manage medical laboratories.
- Manage healthcare operations.
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Develop or adopt new tests or instruments to improve diagnosis of diseases.
- Develop health assessment methods or programs.
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Conduct research and present scientific findings.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Present medical research reports.
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Perform autopsies to determine causes of deaths.
- Analyze medical data to determine cause of death.
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Testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness.
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| Work Activities |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| Ben Affleck's reformed-alcoholic father became Robert Downey Jr.'s drug rehab counselor. |
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