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Job Description
Diagnose presence and stage of diseases using laboratory techniques and patient specimens. Study the nature, cause, and development of diseases. May perform autopsies.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1069.07
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Pathologists”.
Also Known As…
- Pathologists
- Pathology Laboratory Director
- Pathologist
- Oral Pathologist
- Forensic Pathologist
- Dermatopathologist
- Cytopathologist
- Attending Pathologist
- Associate Pathologist
- Anatomic Pathologist
- Veterinary Pathologist
- Surgical Pathologist
- Poultry Pathologist
- Pediatric Pathologist
- Ophthalmic Pathologist
- Ocular Pathologist
- Neuropathologist
- Molecular Pathologist
- Molecular Genetic Pathologist
- Medical Director
- Immunopathologist
- Histopathologist
- Cytologist
- Clinical Pathologist
- Clinical Laboratory Medical Director
- Chemical Pathologist
- Autopsy Pathologist
- Associate Professor of Pathology
- Animal Pathologist
Tasks for “Medical Pathologist”
- Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.
- Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
- Plan and supervise the work of the pathology staff, residents or visiting pathologists.
- Conduct genetic analyses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or chromosomes to diagnose small biopsies and cell samples.
- Obtain specimens by performing procedures such as biopsies and fine need aspirations (FNAs) of superficial nodules.
- Educate physicians, students, and other personnel in medical laboratory professions such as medical technology, cytotechnology, and histotechnology.
- Perform autopsies to determine causes of deaths.
- Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
- Consult with physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.
- Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, and molecular biology.
- Manage medical laboratories.
- Conduct research and present scientific findings.
- Review cases by analyzing autopsies, laboratory findings, or case investigation reports.
- Testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness.
- Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in pathology.
- Develop or adopt new tests or instruments to improve diagnosis of diseases.
- Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.
- 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).
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Flow cytometers
- Freezers
- Laboratory water baths
- Lumbar puncture needles
- Fluorescence polarization immunoassay analyzers
- Sterile screw-cap plastic tubes
- Slide drying ovens
- Clinical chemical systems
- Mass spectroscopes
- Clot tubes
- Spirometers
- Sterile vacutainer tubes
- Freezing microtomes
- Flame photometers
- Analytical balances
- Electrophoresis instruments
- Sputum traps
- Blood agar plates
- Powder-free gloves
- Thermal cyclers
- FNAC needles
- Eyewash fountains
- Centrifuges
- Gas chromatographs GC
- Swab transports
- Biopsy needles
- Microtome blocks
- Anaerobic specimen transport systems
- Gravimetric pipettes
- Trephine biopsy needles
- Ultra microtomes
- Blood culture incubators
- Electron microscopes
- Blood irradiators
- Chemical protective face shields
- Laboratory freezer or refrigerator thermometers
- Automated pipettes
- Volumetric flasks
- Sliding microtomes
- Laboratory refrigerators
- Blood gas analyzers
- Rotary microtomes
- Calorimeters
- Polymerase chain reaction PCR equipment
- Sterile screw-cap glass tubes
- Volumetric pipettes
- Automated slide stainers
- In vitro blood gas analyzers
- Rocking microtomes
- Label printers
- Desktop computers
- Chemistry analyzers
- Hematology analyzers
- Paraffin molds
- Positive patient identification PPID systems
- Personal protective equipment
- Histopathology block holders
- Bone marrow puncture needles
- Automated immunoassay analyzers
- Plastic petri dishes
- Hemacytometers
- Chemiluminescent immunoassay analyzers
- Sterile screw-cap cups
- Digital cameras
- Capillary tubes
- Urinometers
- Weighing vials
- Disposable plastic pipettes
- Coagulation analyzers
- Digital photomicroscopes
- Tissue baths
- Albuminometers
- Antek HealthWare LabDAQ
- Blood bank information systems
- Microsoft Office
- Schuyler House SchuyLab
- eTeleNext LIS
- Accounts receivables system software
- Omnitech OMNILAB
- Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest Transfusion Manager
- Mediware Information Systems HCLL Transfusion
- NetSoft IntelliPath
- McKesson Horizon MobileCare Phlebotomy
- Mediware Information Systems HCLL Donor
- Elekta Impac Software IntelliLab
- Psyche Systems WindoPath
- Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems FFlex eSuite LIS
- Healthvision TDSynergy LIS
- Siemens Patient Identification Check
- Mediware Information Systems LifeTrak
- Healthvision TDSynergy Anatomic Pathology
- McKesson Horizon Anatomic Pathology
- Clinical Information Systems CISLab CPS
- Siemens NOVIUS Lab
- Cerner Millennium PathNet
- Cerner Millennium PathNet Blood Bank Transfusion
- McKesson Horizon Lab
- PathLogix
- Clinical Software Solutions CLIN1 Suite
- Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems LabPak LIS
- Quality Software Systems LabHealth
- Laboratory information system LIS
- Orchard Software Orchard Harvest LIS
- XIFIN
- Digital image databases
- EpicLab Laboratory Information System
- MEDITECH Anatomical Pathology
- TELCOR Billing Information System
- Aspyra CyberLAB
- McKesson Horizon Lab Financials
- Seacoast Laboratory Data Systems SurroundLab Plus
- Cortex Medical Management Systems Cortex Medical Billing
- Blood Bank Computer Systems Blood Bank Control System
- Wyndgate Technologies ElDorado Donor
- Psyche Systems LabWeb
- Anatomic pathology software
- GE Healthcare Centricity Laboratory Anatomic Pathology/Cytology
- CPSI CPSI System
- eTeleNext AP Anywhere
- Comp Pro Med Polytech
- HEX Laboratory Systems LAB/HEX
- Cerner CoPathPlus
- LabSoft LabNet
- Computer Trust WinSurge
- EasyPath Software Pathology Assistant
- HT Systems PatientSecure
- Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest Laboratory
- SCC Soft Computer SoftA/R
- Novovision NovoPath
- Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest Collection Manager
- NeTLIMS AutoAP
- Elekta Impac Software PowerPath
- SCC Soft Computer SoftBank
- Computer Service and Support AR 2000 Laboratory Billing System
- STARLIMS
- Cerner Millennium ProFit
- Cortex Medical Management Systems The Gold Standard
- PathView Systems Progeny
- Iatric Systems MobiLab
- Haemonetics Symphony Suite
- McKesson Horizon Blood Bank
- Healthvision MediAR
- WebPathLab
- Lattice MediCopia
- ClinLab LIS
- Orchard Software Orchard Pathology
- Niceware International LabelClinic CT
- Microsoft Excel
- Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest CoPathPlus
- Seacoast Laboratory Data Systems SurroundLab AR
- NeTLIMS AutoLIMS Core Lab
- NeTLIMS AutoFusion
- Psyche Systems Systematic Blood Bank
- CSS CLS-2000
- Aspyra CyberPATH
- Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest Clinical Financials
- HEX Laboratory Systems Billing and Cash Management
- Small Business Computers of New England AP Easy
- Wyndgate Technologies SafeTrace
- MEDITECH HCIS
- SCC Soft Computer SoftLab
- Korchek Technologies CareChek
- GE Healthcare Centricity Laboratory
- SCC Soft Computer SoftDonor
- Custom Software Systems StarLab
- SCC Soft Computer SoftPath
- GE Healthcare Centricity Laboratory Transfusion Medicine
- Multidata Computer Systems MultiTech