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Career: Cytotechnologists
Job Description
Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
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Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information. |
100
|
Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination. |
100
|
Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns. |
100
|
Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports. |
100
|
Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions. |
100
|
Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety. |
100
|
Examine specimens using microscopes to evaluate specimen quality. |
100
|
Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues. |
97
|
Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies. |
97
|
Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities. |
94
|
Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment such as microscopes. |
94
|
Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions. |
61
|
Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
86
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
76
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
73
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
67
|
Getting Information
|
62
|
Processing Information
|
61
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
60
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
59
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
59
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
57
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
57
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
56
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
51
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
51
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
50
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
45
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
43
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
43
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
43
|
Interacting With Computers
|
41
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
41
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
40
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
39
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
37
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
36
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
36
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
35
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
35
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
34
|
Thinking Creatively
|
32
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
30
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
30
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
26
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
24
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
23
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
21
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
20
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
18
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
14
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
5
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
1
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|