A Cytotechnologist, or cytologist, performs various tasks related to medical testing in clinical laboratories. Their duties include preparing slides of human cells, examining slides with a microscope and reporting diagnoses.
Un Cytotechnologist debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Cytotechnologist debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Assisting with the collection of needle aspiration samples
- Preparing slides by staining samples
- Using microscopes to examine cellular samples
- Evaluating samples while following laboratory protocols
- Calibrating, troubleshooting, checking and maintaining microscopes and other laboratory equipment
Un Cytotechnologist competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Demonstrated organizational skills to ensure the accuracy of records
- Strong observational skills to identify abnormalities in cells that indicate a potential medical condition
- Extensive knowledge of cytotechnology and a willingness to stay updated on scientific advances
- Familiarity with microscopes to quickly and accurately study samples
- Oral and written communication skills to share information with other laboratory technicians and pathologists
- Computer skills to utilize pathology information systems used to record test results and make diagnoses
