Pathologists

Use laboratory methods and patient specimens to establish the existence and progression of illnesses. Investigate how illnesses arise and progress.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.
Leadership
LOW
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
LOW
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Processing Information Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  3. Information Ordering Know More
  4. Oral Comprehension Know More
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  6. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  7. Written Comprehension Know More
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Colleges

Top Skills

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