CYTOTECHNOLOGIST

(Cytology)

Duties and responsibilities:

Cytology is the studies of human body cells. Cytotechnogist are specially trained clinical 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.

Cytotechnologist usually works 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 take the most challenging high school courses in science, math and English.

Almost all cytotechnologist earn bachelor’s degrees in medical or clinical technology programs that include a year-long clinical internship in the field

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