Jobs / Healthcare / 29-2011.02
Cytotechnologists
Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.
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- Job family
- Healthcare
Can agents do the work of cytotechnologists?
We read the evidence for the whole job family, Healthcare: Some tasks (no change in 12 months)
Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.
Evidence: MedAgentBench, 69.7% of tasks completed.
0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark (figures for the SOC 29-2011 group).
- 18%Analyze biological or chemical substances or related dataNot measured
- 17%Prepare specimens or materials for testingNot measured
- 8%Confer with healthcare or other professionals about patient careNot measured
- 6%Determine operational methods or proceduresNot measured
- 5%Maintain medical equipment or instrumentsNot measured
- 5%Collect environmental or biological samplesNot measured
- 5%Supervise personnel activitiesNot measured
- 5%Administer diagnostic tests to assess patient healthNot measured
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Direct evidence
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Also relevant
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Context only
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Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- 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.
- Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
- Examine specimens, using microscopes, to evaluate specimen quality.
- Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
- Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
- Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy or other method.
- Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.
- Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment, such as microscopes.
- Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
- Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues.
Other job titles for this occupation (7)
Cytologist · Cytology Applications Specialist · Cytology Coordinator · Cytology Technical Specialist · Cytotechnologist · Certified Cytotechnologist · Cytopathology Technologist