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Cytotechnologist

Senior-level

Also known as: Certified Cytotechnologist, Cytologist, Cytology Applications Specialist, Cytology Coordinator

Medical & WelfareBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.
CytotechnologyPathologyCellular BiologyMedical Laboratory ScienceHealthcareMedical DiagnosticsLife SciencesPatient CareMedical Careers

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Ansible softwareMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
Moderate
Contact with others
Moderate
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact cytotechnology by automating repetitive tasks like initial slide screening through advanced image recognition algorithms. This will allow cytotechnologists to focus on complex cases requiring expert human judgment and analysis, augmenting their diagnostic capabilities and increasing efficiency over the next 5-10 years.

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Salary

$43,323 - $86,646 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

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Bachelor's Degree

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