Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 5 – Extensive preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Extensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | False (No) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.25 | 08/2021 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.12 | 08/2021 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.12 | 08/2021 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns. | Core | 22 | 08/2021 |
| Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information. | Core | 22 | 08/2021 |
| Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination. | Core | 22 | 08/2021 |
| Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions. | Core | 22 | 08/2021 |
| Examine specimens, using microscopes, to evaluate specimen quality. | Core | 22 | 08/2021 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 6.11 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 5.86 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.87 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.54 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.77 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.15 | 11/2023 |