Cytotechnologist

(Cytology)

Duties and responsibilities

 Cytology is the study of human body cells. Cytotechnologists are specified trained clinical technologists who study human body cells. They examine cells to identify changes that may identify disease 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 attenuated lab equipment to preform tests, and analyzing report test results to physicians.

  Cytotechnologists usually work in hospitals or private laboratories. They also work in universities or for other researchers.

Average Salary: $30, 00-$50,000

Educational Requirements

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

  An almost all cytologist can earn a bachelor’s degree in medical technology programs that include a yearlong clinical internship in the field