Pathologist Jobs in Illinois

A Pathologist is a vital member of the healthcare industry who specializes in diagnosing and studying the causes and effects of diseases. They interpret laboratory results and perform autopsies to determine the cause of death, contributing significantly in the medical field. Pathologists play a crucial role in research, advancing medicine by identifying new diseases and studying how they spread and progress. They guide clinicians in patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnoses of conditions, which are essential in formulating effective treatment plans. Pathologists often collaborate with other medical practitioners, providing crucial insights into patient care.

Important skills for a Pathologist include strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and robust analytical skills. They should also have strong communication and collaboration skills, as they frequently work in teams and liaise with other healthcare professionals. Pathologists must be licensed to practice medicine and should have specialized training in pathology. Most pathologists are board certified, which requires passing a stringent examination. Before becoming a Pathologist, one might serve as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, where they gain significant experience in laboratory procedures and diagnostics.

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Anatomic Pathologist - General -Breast Pathology o

  • Evanston, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 1 day ago

at NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Highlights: * Position: Anatomic Pathologist - General -Breast Pathology or Cytopathology * Location...

Anatomic Pathologist - Part Time (Chicago, IL)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? With the advent of genomic sequencing, we can finally decode and process our genetic makeup. We now have more data than...

Pathologist Job at Trinity Health in Maywood, IL

  • Maywood, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Maywood, IL
  • 2 days ago

The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate...

Academic Surgical Pathologist with Expertise in Bo

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

The Surgical Pathology Division offers subspecialty sign-out and works closely with other divisions within the department, including hematopathology, cytopathology, neuropathology, and diagnostic molecular...

Academic Surgical Pathologist with Expertise in Bone and Soft Tissue Job ID51989 Location Chicago, Illinois The Department of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a...

Grief Counselor (medical Examiner%27s Office) - Afscme 1276

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

Location: Chicago, US-IL Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Grief Counselor (medical Examiner%27s Office) - Afscme 1276 Medical Examiner 2121 W. Harrison (40)Medical Examiner 2121 W. Harrison...

Grief Counselor (Medical Examiner's Office) - Afscme 1276

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

Cook County Offices Under The President Administrative Hearings Auditor Bureau of Administration Bureau of Economic Development Bureau of Finance Bureau of Human Resources Bureau of Technology...

Pathologist

  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 15 days ago

The incoming Pathologist will have 400-700 cases annually, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, and clinical pathology....

PRN Pathologist

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 16 days ago

PRN Pathologist - Remote/Michigan The PRN Pathologist will provide professional services including interpretation of pathology-related tissue biopsies, resections, and frozen sections (where applicable...

Renal Pathologists #PAT047 - 152745-3800

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago

invites applications for full-time Renal Pathologists at any rank....

Gastrointestinal Pathologists #PAT046 - 152743-3800

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago

of Pathology invites applications for full-time Gastrointestinal Pathologists at any rank....

Chicago, IL - Community Pathologist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago

Opportunity Highlights Enjoy a dynamic mix of anatomic and clinical pathology, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, and frozen sections....

Breast Pathologist #PAT050 - 157635-3800

  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 days ago

Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description The University of Chicago's Department of Pathology is searching for a full-time faculty member at any rank to serve as a Breast Pathologist...

MD Pathologist Surveyor

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 22 days ago

Qualifications Education Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy Pathologist, Board Certified in Clinical and Anatomic Pathology General Knowledge and Experience Five years of recent clinical experience...

Remote Work

Breast Pathologist #PAT050

  • Chicago, IL
  • 26 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 26 days ago

The University of Chicago's Department of Pathology is searching for a full-time faculty member at any rank to serve as a Breast Pathologist....

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Pathologist Jobs in Illinois

This is the average annual salary for Pathologist jobs in Illinois as reported by the BLS.

$247,460


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pathologist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pathologists in Illinois offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
71.5%
Master's Degree
12.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
High School or GED
1.5%
Associate's Degree
0.7%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pathologists in Illinois
4-6 years
47.0%
None
17.5%
1-2 years
15.2%
2-4 years
7.3%
10+ years
6.9%
6-8 years
5.2%
8-10 years
1.0%