Cytotechnologists
Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.
- Tasks
- 13 tasks12 core, 1 supplemental
- Family
- Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
- Code
- 29-2011.02SOC 2018: 29-2011
What the work is made of
12 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.Core taskTask 17395Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 2. Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.Core taskTask 17401Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 3. Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.Core taskTask 17405Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 4. Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.Core taskTask 17397Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 5. Examine specimens, using microscopes, to evaluate specimen quality.Core taskTask 17396Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 6. Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.Core taskTask 17402Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 7. Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.Core taskTask 17398Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 8. Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy or other method.Core taskTask 17399Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 9. Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.Core taskTask 17404Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 10. Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment, such as microscopes.Core taskTask 17406Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 11. Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.Core taskTask 17407Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 12. Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues.Core taskTask 17408Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 13. Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.Supplemental taskTask 17400Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 29-2011
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