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Cytotechnology is an allied
health specialty that offers exciting possibilities for those
who want a career in science and a significant role in health
care.
Working with a microscope, cytotechnologists study specimens
from all body sites. Using subtle clues in the cells themselves;
cytotechnologists can diagnose cancer, precancerous lesions,
benign tumors, infectious agents and inflammatory processes.
Cytotechnologists help save lives by discovering certain diseases
early when treatment is most effective. Thus a career as a
Cytotechnologist can be both challenging and rewarding.
Cytotechnologists are employed at the staff level in hospital
and private laboratories, university medical centers and government
facilities. With experience, positions are available at the
supervisory, educational and administrative levels. The job
responsibilities of cytotechnologists are expanding and research
opportunities are increasing with the advancement of new tumor
identification techniques.
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