Pathologists work in testing centers, research labs and hospitals to provide other Doctors and patients with scientific confirmation of disorders, diseases and other conditions. They mostly spend time studying and interpreting samples in the lab. Pathologists collect specimens, then examine and identify the particular bacteria or virus that resulted in a patient’s symptoms and communicate the biopsy or test results to the patient’s attending Doctor.
Que fait un Pathologist ?
A Pathologist, or Clinical Pathologist, is a medical doctor responsible for examining living and dead tissues to diagnose disease and identify how illnesses and injuries occurred. Their duties include performing biopsies, testing medical specimens in the laboratory and producing written pathology reports to inform treatment plans.
Responsabilités
Un Pathologist doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Pathologist doit être capable d'exécuter :
Study blood samples for transfusion use including the blood type, blood group, cell morphology and compatibility with other blood types
Use medical equipment and computerized systems to perform various lab tests
Operate laboratory equipment like cell counters and microscopes
Log data from lab tests and enter results in patient’s record
Discuss the results of the lab tests with doctors
Compétences requises
Un Pathologist compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Technological skills are needed because Pathologists use both clinical and other computerized equipment. They should also be up-to-date with the latest laboratory technology.
Pathologists should have dexterity in order to use their hands effectively. They work with various tools, like needles and other lab precision tools, and they must handle these tools well to minimize mistakes.
Being detail oriented is a skill Pathologists must have in order to follow instructions and perform lab tests correctly.
Physical stamina is important because Pathologists work on their feet for long periods of time. They also need to lift or turn some patients over to collect samples for testing.
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