Central Piedmont Community College

Requirements for a field such as cytotechnologist have are quite specific. Knowledge about how well you observe are extremely important. These aren’t just cells under a microscope. They extend as far as someone’s life. A whole world is kept in that little bit under the microscope. Precision and observance to detail is vital in this field. A little thing that might have gone unnoticed can end up creating huge health problems for a person. Those issues might turn fatal if not taken care of properly and quickly. Working in a lab prepares the individual to use specialized equipment to study cells for detecting cancer, hormonal abnormalities and other pathological disease processes. Biological science concentration will prove important.

Cytotechnologist

(Cytology)

Duties and responsibilities:

Cytology is the study of human body cells. Cytotechnologists are especially 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 using microscopes, identifying abnormalities in shape, size, or color, using g other automated lab equipment to perform tests, and analyzing report test results 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 cytotechnologists earn bachelor’s degrees in medical or clinical technology programs that include a year-long clinical internship in the field.

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