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Resume skills guide · SOC 29-2012

Skills for Histology Technicians

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for histology technicians, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Active Listening3.5
  • 2.Critical Thinking3.5
  • 3.Reading Comprehension3.38
  • 4.Monitoring3.25
  • 5.Speaking3.12
  • 6.Science3.12
  • 7.Writing3
  • 8.Active Learning2.88
  • 9.Learning Strategies2.38
  • 10.Mathematics2

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Knowledge areas

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management
  • Education and Training
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics

Core work activities

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

In-demand tools & technology

  • MEDITECH software
  • Brady Specimen Labeling System
  • Cerner Millennium
  • Laboratory information system LIS
  • Specimen labeling system software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word