Histotechnologists
O*NET Code: 29-2011.04
Description
Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.
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💼 Also Known As
Clinical Lab Manager (Clinical Laboratory Manager)Histocompatibility TechnologistHistologistHistology Lab Manager (Histology Laboratory Manager)Histology SpecialistHistology TechnologistHistotechnicianHistotechnologistMohs Technician (Micrographically Oriented Histographic Surgery Technician)
⚡ Skills (13)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Active Learning3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Writing3/100
+ 3 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (12)
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Brady Specimen Labeling System
Label making software
0Cerner Millennium
Medical software
0Laboratory information system LIS
Medical software
0Presentation software
Presentation software
0Specimen labeling system software
Label making software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Chemical Technicians
Salary: $50,000
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Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Radiologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Salary: $50,000
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Cytogenetic Technologists
Salary: $50,000
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Cytotechnologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Histotechnologists → Cytogenetic Technologists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (80% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Science
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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