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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CPCC
Reflection: CPCC is a Cytotechnologist
witch is the study of the microscopic interpretation of cells to detect cancer
and other abnormalities. This includes the examination of samples collected
from the uterine cervix, lung, gastrointestinal tract or body cavities.