Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologist; Senior Cytotechnologist; Staff Cytotechnologist; Technical Specialist, Cytology
What they do:
Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.
On the job, you would:
- Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
- Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
- Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
Math and Science
Health
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- keep your arm or hand steady
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Independence
- Cooperation
- Analytical Thinking
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You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Aspyra CyberLAB
- MEDITECH software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
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certificate after college or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$61,070
per year, on average
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