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Cytotechnologist

Cytotechnologist. DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT. Cytotechnologist -are special trained Medical Technologists. Examine the cells microscopically for color, size, shape, structure and pattern for disease and treatment of illness. Process tissues and body fluids for testing

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Cytotechnologist

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  1. Cytotechnologist DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

  2. Cytotechnologist-are special trained Medical Technologists • Examine the cells microscopically for color, size, shape, structure and pattern for disease and treatment of illness. • Process tissues and body fluids for testing • ID abnormal change in cell to detect cancer, hormonal problems or other pathologic processes • Id tumor for Pathologists

  3. Area of Specialization- Cytotechnologists • Chromosome Banding Subspecialties • Molecular Diagnosis • Flow Cytometry • Hematology for Cytogenetics

  4. WORKING ENVIROMENT • Most work in a large hospital or private laboratories • University Research center • Government agencies • Self-employed • Day shift job only

  5. Length of Training • Usually required Bachelor’s Degree in MT program plus • One years work experiences and • One years special Cytotechnology instruction from a accredited school

  6. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION • Certification is required • May be obtained from ASCP Organization or HHS-(Health and Human Services)

  7. Education Programs in the Area • Only four program in Texas • University of Texas M.D Anderson Cancer Center in Houston-B,C • Brooke Army Medical Center (SA)-C • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio-B,C University of North Texas-B

  8. Job Outlook and Salaries • Job Outlook

  9. Professional Associations http://www.asct.org http://www.cytopathology.org http://www.ascp.org

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