Occupations/29-2011.02
Cytotechnologists
Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.
Usually a graduate or professional degree.
AI automation risk
74%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
46%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
84%
Higher automation risk
A day in this job
- Mostly human
Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
- Mostly routine
Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
- Task
Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
Split from the wording of these tasks, shown next to the occupation’s AI risk. It is not a separate score for each task, and it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
- 02Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
- 03Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
- 04Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
- 05Examine specimens, using microscopes, to evaluate specimen quality.
- 06Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks4.50
- Degree of automation2.50
- Time sitting4.52
- Originality (ability)2.25
- Conflict situations2.05
- Hands-on objects/tools4.33
- Outdoors / weather1.00
- Disease exposure3.91
- Decision freedom4.43
Top abilities
- Written Comprehension4.00
- Oral Comprehension4.00
- Near Vision4.00
- Inductive Reasoning3.88
- Problem Sensitivity3.75
- Deductive Reasoning3.75
- Flexibility of Closure3.62
- Finger Dexterity3.62
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.88
- Active Listening3.75
- Writing3.00
- Speaking3.12
- Mathematics2.62
- Science2.88
- Critical Thinking3.75
- Active Learning3.00
- Learning Strategies2.75
- Monitoring3.00
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 70 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA · Public | Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 26.0401 | $13,800 | 9% | 92% | 1 yr $67,164 2 yr $57,645 Doctoral · CIP 26.04 |
St Cloud State University St. Cloud, MN · Public | Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 51.1002 | $9,600 | 95% | 56% | 1 yr $63,005 2 yr $62,154 Bachelor's · CIP 51.10 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN · Public | Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 51.1002 | $9,700 | 71% | 62% | 1 yr $62,409 2 yr $57,318 Bachelor's · CIP 51.10 |
Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI · Public | Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 51.1002 | $4,900 | 100% | 27% | 1 yr $61,303 2 yr $58,092 Bachelor's · CIP 51.10 |
Winona State University Winona, MN · Public | Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 51.1002 | $10,500 | 77% | 67% | 1 yr $61,218 2 yr $64,791 Bachelor's · CIP 51.10 |
Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI · Public | Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 51.1002 | $4,700 | 100% | 34% | 1 yr $59,576 2 yr $58,479 Bachelor's · CIP 51.10 |
CUNY Hunter College New York, NY · Public | Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 51.1002 | $7,400 | 48% | 60% | 1 yr $58,673 2 yr $55,693 Bachelor's · CIP 51.10 |
South Dakota State University Brookings, SD · Public | Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 51.1002 | $9,600 | 99% | 66% | 1 yr $57,770 2 yr $56,234 Bachelor's · CIP 51.10 |
Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA · Public | Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 51.1002 | $5,700 | 100% | 35% | 1 yr $55,512 2 yr $52,733 Associate · CIP 51.10 |
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit | Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 26.0401 | $68,200 | 12% | 92% | 1 yr $55,383 2 yr $42,682 Master's · CIP 26.04 |
Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN · Public | Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 51.1002 | $9,900 | 77% | 58% | 1 yr $54,661 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 51.10 |
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX · Public | Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 26.0401 | $11,700 | 31% | 88% | 1 yr $52,107 2 yr — Master's · CIP 26.04 |