Cytotechnologist (Cytology)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Cytology is the study of the 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.
Cytotechnologist 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:
Student should take the most challenging high school courses
in science, math and English.
Almost all cytotechnologists earn bachelor’s degree’s in
medical or clinical technology programs that include a year-long clinical internship
in the field.
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