ONET Occupations » 29-1069.07

Pathologists

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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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.96)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.89)
  3. Follow through, get things done - People (4.50)
  4. Use my intuition - Data (4.38)
  5. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.38)
  6. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.12)
  7. Listen - People (4.12)
  8. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.12)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  10. Speak - People (4.00)
  11. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.00)
  12. Solve problems - Data (3.88)
  13. Perceive patterns - Data (3.75)
  14. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  15. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  16. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.71)
  17. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  18. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.56)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Active Listening (4.00)
  3. Writing (4.00)
  4. Speaking (4.00)
  5. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  6. Science (3.88)
  7. Active Learning (3.88)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (3.88)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  1. Inductive Reasoning (4.50)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (4.38)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  4. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  5. Oral Expression (4.00)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  7. Written Expression (3.88)
  8. Information Ordering (3.75)
  9. Flexibility of Closure (3.75)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  11. Near Vision (3.62)
  12. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  13. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.96)
  2. Dependability (4.91)
  3. Analytical Thinking (4.89)
  4. Integrity (4.79)
  5. Achievement/Effort (4.71)
  6. Independence (4.61)
  7. Stress Tolerance (4.56)
  8. Initiative (4.53)
  9. Persistence (4.50)
  10. Cooperation (4.48)
  11. Leadership (4.38)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.30)
  13. Self Control (4.22)
  14. Concern for Others (4.12)
  15. Innovation (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.67)
  2. Getting Information (4.66)
  3. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.54)
  4. Documenting/Recording Information (4.46)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.41)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.29)
  7. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.17)
  8. Processing Information (4.13)
  9. Analyzing Data or Information (4.12)
  10. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.06)
  11. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.97)
  12. Interacting With Computers (3.91)
  13. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.91)
  14. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.89)
  15. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.77)
  16. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.74)
  17. Training and Teaching Others (3.71)
  18. Performing Administrative Activities (3.51)
  1. There are currently no detailed activities.