Pathology Technician
びょうりしけんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized medical technical role that prepares tissue and cell specimens and performs various tests necessary for pathological diagnosis.
Description
Pathology technicians fix, embed, and section tissues and cells obtained from surgery or biopsy, perform hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining, immunohistochemical staining, and other procedures to create specimens necessary for diagnosis by pathologists. They are required to conduct quality control, adhere to testing procedures, operate microscopes, perform image analysis using digital scanners, and maintain lab equipment. Since rapid and accurate test results directly impact patient treatment plans, high attention to detail and specialized knowledge are essential.
Future Outlook
With an aging society, demand for pathology testing is on an increasing trend, and adaptation to AI-supported digital pathology and molecular pathology technologies is required.
Personality Traits
Good cooperativeness / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Clinical Testing Center Employment / Hospital/Clinic Employment / Part-time Available / Partial Remote / Shift Work
Career Path
Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Pathology Field) → Pathology Testing Supervisor → Clinical Laboratory Manager → Medical Equipment Manufacturer's Application Specialist → Research Institute Technical Staff
Required Skills
Lab Equipment Operation / Microscope Operation / Quality Control / Specimen Management and Sample Handling / Tissue Section Preparation / Tissue Staining Techniques
Recommended Skills
Digital Pathology Image Analysis / English Literature Reading / Molecular Biology Experiments / Staining Machine Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in details greatly affect diagnosis. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, and novel idea generation is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is minimal, mainly basic calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist National Exam
Aliases
- Pathology Inspector
- Pathology Technologist
Related Jobs
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Pathologist