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| Duties and Responsibilities: | |
| Cytotechnogists 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. |
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| 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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| For More Information: | |
| American Society for Cytotechnology
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 201 Raleigh NC 27607 (919) 787-5181 |
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| American Medical Technologists
710 Higgins Road Park Ridge, IL 60068-5765 (847) 823-5169 amtmail@aol.com |
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