O*NET-SOC 29-1222.00
Physicians, Pathologists
Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.Core17194
- Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions, using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular biology.Core17195
- Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.Core17190
- Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.Core17192
- Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.Core17187
- Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in pathology.Core17180
- Consult with physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.Core17193
- 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).Core17191
- Review cases by analyzing autopsies, laboratory findings, or case investigation reports.Core17178
- Manage medical laboratories.Core17179
- 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.Supplemental17188
- Obtain specimens by performing procedures, such as biopsies or fine needle aspirations (FNAs) of superficial nodules.Supplemental17186
- Conduct genetic analyses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or chromosomes to diagnose small biopsies and cell samples.Supplemental17189
- Develop or adopt new tests or instruments to improve diagnosis of diseases.Core17181
- Educate physicians, students, and other personnel in medical laboratory professions, such as medical technology, cytotechnology, or histotechnology.Core17182
- Plan and supervise the work of the pathology staff, residents, or visiting pathologists.Core17185
- Conduct research and present scientific findings.Supplemental17183
- Perform autopsies to determine causes of deaths.Core17184
- Testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness.Supplemental17177
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 102 examples in 10 categories, 5 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Accounting software
- Accounts receivables system software
- Cerner Millennium ProFit
- Computer Service and Support AR 2000 Laboratory Billing System
- Healthvision MediAR
- HEX Laboratory Systems Billing and Cash Management
- McKesson Horizon Lab Financials
- SCC Soft Computer SoftA/R
- Seacoast Laboratory Data Systems SurroundLab AR
- Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest Clinical Financials
- XIFIN
Medical software
- Anatomic pathology software
- Antek HealthWare LabDAQ
- Aspyra CyberLAB
- Aspyra CyberPATH
- Blood Bank Computer Systems Blood Bank Control System
- Blood bank information systems
- Cerner CoPathPlus
- Cerner Millennium PathNet
- Cerner Millennium PathNet Blood Bank Transfusion
- Clinical Information Systems CISLab CPS
- Clinical Software Solutions CLIN1 Suite
- ClinLab LIS
- Comp Pro Med Polytech
- Computer Trust WinSurge
- Cortex Medical Management Systems The Gold Standard
- CPSI CPSI System
- CSS CLS-2000
- Custom Software Systems StarLab
- EasyPath Software Pathology Assistant
- Elekta Impac Software IntelliLab
- Elekta Impac Software PowerPath
- EpicLab Laboratory Information System
- eTeleNext AP Anywhere
- eTeleNext LIS
- Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems FFlex eSuite LIS
- Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems LabPak LIS
- GE Healthcare Centricity Laboratory
- GE Healthcare Centricity Laboratory Anatomic Pathology/Cytology
- GE Healthcare Centricity Laboratory Transfusion Medicine
- Haemonetics Symphony Suite
- Healthvision TDSynergy Anatomic Pathology
- Healthvision TDSynergy LIS
- HEX Laboratory Systems LAB/HEX
- HT Systems PatientSecure
- Iatric Systems MobiLab
- Korchek Technologies CareChek
- Laboratory information system LIS
- LabSoft LabNet
- Lattice MediCopia
- McKesson Horizon Anatomic Pathology
- McKesson Horizon Blood Bank
- McKesson Horizon Lab
- McKesson Horizon MobileCare Phlebotomy
- MEDITECH Anatomical Pathology
- MEDITECH HCIS
- Mediware Information Systems HCLL Donor
- Mediware Information Systems HCLL Transfusion
- Mediware Information Systems LifeTrak
- Multidata Computer Systems MultiTech
- NeTLIMS AutoAP
- NeTLIMS AutoFusion
- NeTLIMS AutoLIMS Core Lab
- NetSoft IntelliPath
- Niceware International LabelClinic CT
- Novovision NovoPath
- Omnitech OMNILAB
- Orchard Software Orchard Harvest LIS
- Orchard Software Orchard Pathology
- PathLogix
- PathView Systems Progeny
- Psyche Systems LabWeb
- Psyche Systems Systematic Blood Bank
- Psyche Systems WindoPath
- Quality Software Systems LabHealth
- SCC Soft Computer SoftBank
- SCC Soft Computer SoftDonor
- SCC Soft Computer SoftLab
- SCC Soft Computer SoftPath
- Schuyler House SchuyLab
- Seacoast Laboratory Data Systems SurroundLab Plus
- Siemens NOVIUS Lab
- Siemens Patient Identification Check
- Small Business Computers of New England AP Easy
- STARLIMS
- Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest Collection Manager
- Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest CoPathPlus
- Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest Laboratory
- Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest Transfusion Manager
- WebPathLab
- Wyndgate Technologies ElDorado Donor
- Wyndgate Technologies SafeTrace
Information retrieval or search software
- ComBase
- Digital image databases
Billing and invoicing software
- Cortex Medical Management Systems Cortex Medical Billing
- TELCOR Billing Information System
Data base management system software
- Database management software
Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot Technology
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP softwareHot Technology
Detailed Work Activities
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Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Research microbiological or chemical processes or structures.
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Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
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Analyze medical data to determine cause of death.
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Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Diagnose medical conditions.
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Thinking Creatively
Develop health assessment methods or programs.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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Handling and Moving Objects
Collect biological specimens from patients.
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Controlling Machines and Processes
Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Present medical research reports.
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Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
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Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
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Training and Teaching Others
Train medical providers.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise technical medical personnel.
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Manage healthcare operations.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
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Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.