Cytotechnologist
(Cytology)
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Cytology is the study of human body
cells. Cytotechnologists are specially trained clinical technologists who study
human body cells. They examine cells to identify changes that may indicate
diseases like cancer.
Their duties include preparing
microscope slides of cell samples, examining cell samples using microscopes,
identifying abnormalities in shape, size, or color, using other automated lab
equipment to perform tests, and analyzing report test results to physicians.
Cytotechnologists usually work in
hospitals, clinics, or private laboratories. They also work in universities or
for other researchers.
Average
Salary: $30,000 - $50,000
Educational
Requirements:
Students should the most challenging
high school courses in science, math, and English.
Almost all cytotechnologists earn
bachelor’s degrees in medical or clinical technology programs that include a
year-long clinical internship in the field
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