Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable 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 | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
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 | 08/2024 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax. | Core | 21 | 08/2024 |
| Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes. | Core | 21 | 08/2024 |
| Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes. | Core | 21 | 08/2024 |
| Compile materials for distribution to pathologists, such as surgical working drafts, requisitions, and slides. | Core | 21 | 08/2024 |
| Compile and maintain records of preventive maintenance and instrument performance checks according to schedule and regulations. | Core | 21 | 08/2024 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 6.62 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 5.79 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.21 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.78 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.21 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.07 | 11/2023 |