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 cells samples, examining cell samples
using microscopes, identifying abnormalities in shape, size, or color, using
other automated equipment to perform tests, and analyzing report test result 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
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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