Histotechnologists — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
Not published
Employment
Not published
Typical education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Zone 4
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
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.
- O*NET code
- 29-2011.04
- Job zone
- 4
- Experience required
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Typical tasks
- Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
- Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
- Compile materials for distribution to pathologists, such as surgical working drafts, requisitions, and slides.
- Compile and maintain records of preventive maintenance and instrument performance checks according to schedule and regulations.
- Perform tests by following physician instructions.
- Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.
- Prepare substances, such as reagents and dilution, and stains for histological specimens according to protocols.
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Salary analysis — United States
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Most important skills
- Reading Comprehension3.5
- Judgment and Decision Making3.4
- Critical Thinking3.4
- Monitoring3.4
- Speaking3.3
- Active Listening3.3
- Active Learning3.3
- Complex Problem Solving3.3
- Operations Monitoring3.3
- Time Management3.1
- Writing3.1
- Coordination3.0
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Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 13 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
13
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Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.5 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Active Listening | 3.3 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Speaking | 3.3 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Active Learning | 3.3 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Writing | 3.1 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.3 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.3 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Time Management | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Coordination | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Science | 3.0 | 2.5 | Not selected | 2.5 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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