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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-2011.02Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Cytotechnologists

Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.

What this job is about

Ensure accurate examination and documentation of cell samples.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Examine cell samples

    Analyze cell samples to identify abnormalities in color, shape, or size.

  2. 2

    Document specimen information

    Verify and record patients' and specimens' details for accurate tracking.

  3. 3

    Submit slides for review

    Send slides with abnormal findings to pathologists for further analysis.

  4. 4

    Prepare and analyze samples

    Conduct tests on samples like PAP smears and FNAs to detect abnormalities.

  5. 5

    Maintain laboratory equipment

    Adjust and repair laboratory tools, ensuring they function properly for examinations.

Tools used in this work
Ansible softwareMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.