Cytotechnologists

Code: 29-2011.02
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Annual Median Salary
Competitive / Variable
Experience & tech stack dependent
Preparation & Education
Degree / Technical Apprenticeship
Job Zone 4
Industry Demand
Steady Demand
Active demand across the UK tech ecosystem

Occupational Profile & What They Do

Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.

Alternative Tech Titles

Cytologist Cytology Applications Specialist Cytology Coordinator Cytology Technical Specialist Cytotechnologist

Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

  • Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
  • Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
  • Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.

Core Technology, Languages & Tools

Medical software
MEDITECH software Prognosis Innovation Healthcare ChartAccess
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Expert system software
Ansible software

Skills, Knowledge & Engineering Competencies

Basic Skills
reading work related information listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Math and Science
biology
Health
medicine and dentistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
administrative services
Verbal
listen and understand what people say read and understand what is written
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady put together small parts with your fingers
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information notice when problems happen
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns

Live UK Vacancies for Cytotechnologists

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Technical Specialist
CV-Library Southampton Contract £450 - £575/day
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Technical Sales Specialist
CV-Library Ireland Permanent £40000 - £42000/annum Commission % scheme, yearly bonus
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Parts Technical Specialist
CV-Library Bedfordshire Permanent £28000 - £30000/annum
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Technical Specialist (Packaging)
CV-Library East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire Permanent
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Toxicology Technical Specialist
CV-Library Croft Permanent £35000 - £40000/annum
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Technical Waste Specialist
CV-Library Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire Permanent £31000 - £35000/annum
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Salary Expectations

Compensation scales with programming language expertise, certifications, and seniority.

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Technical Terms
#investigative #patient #information #pathologist #needle aspiration #biological specimen #cell sample #condition #abnormality