Histology Technicians
O*NET Code: 29-2012.01
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.
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💼 Also Known As
Certified Histologic Technician (Certified Histologic Tech)Clinical Histology Technician (Clinical Histology Tech)Histologic AideHistologic Technician (HT)HistologistHistology AssistantHistology ConsultantHistology CoordinatorHistology Lab Assistant (Histology Laboratory Assistant)Histology Laboratory AideHistology Technician (HT)HistotechnicianMohs Technician (Mohs Tech)
⚡ Skills (11)
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Monitoring3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Speaking3/100
Science3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Writing3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 1 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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📊 Skills Comparison
Histology Technicians → Physicians, Pathologists
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (50% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (11)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Science
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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