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 cell to identify changes that may indicate diseases like cancer.

 Their duties include preparing microscope slides of cell samples, examining cell samples using microscope, identifying abnormalities in shape, size, or color, using other automated lab equipment to perform tests, and analyzing reports test results to physicians.

Cytotechnologists usually work in hospitals, clinics, or private laboratories. They also work in universities or for other researcher

Average Salary: $30,000-$50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses in science, math, and English.

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

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