Cytotechnologists
O*NET Code: 29-2011.02
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
Certified CytotechnologistCytologistCytology Applications SpecialistCytology CoordinatorCytology Technical SpecialistCytopathology TechnologistCytotechnologist
⚡ Skills (11)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Speaking3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
+ 1 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (39)
🔥Ansible software
Expert system software
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Antek HealthWare LabDAQ
Medical software
0Aspyra CyberLAB
Medical software
0CPSI CPSI System
Medical software
0CSS CLS-2000
Medical software
0Cerner Millennium PathNet
Medical software
0ClinLab LIS
Medical software
0Clinical Software Solutions CLIN1 Suite
Medical software
0Comp Pro Med Polytech
Medical software
0Custom Software Systems StarLab
Medical software
0Elekta Impac Software IntelliLab
Medical software
0EpicLab Laboratory Information System
Medical software
0Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems FFlex eSuite LIS
Medical software
0Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems LabPak LIS
Medical software
0Fortius Lab Systems Clinical LIS
Medical software
0GE Healthcare Centricity Laboratory
Medical software
0HEX Laboratory Systems LAB/HEX
Medical software
0Healthvision TDSynergy LIS
Medical software
0LabSoft LabNet
Medical software
0Laboratory information system LIS
Medical software
0McKesson Horizon Lab
Medical software
0Multidata Computer Systems MultiTech
Medical software
0NeTLIMS AutoLIMS Core Lab
Medical software
0Omnitech OMNILAB
Medical software
0Orchard Software Orchard Harvest LIS
Medical software
0Prognosis Innovation Healthcare ChartAccess
Medical software
0Psyche Systems LabWeb
Medical software
0Quality Software Systems LabHealth
Medical software
0SCC Soft Computer SoftLab
Medical software
0STARLIMS
Medical software
0Schuyler House SchuyLab
Medical software
0Seacoast Laboratory Data Systems SurroundLab Plus
Medical software
0Siemens NOVIUS Lab
Medical software
0Sunquest Information Systems Sunquest Laboratory
Medical software
0eTeleNext LIS
Medical software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Salary: $50,000
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Salary: $50,000
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Salary: $50,000
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Cytogenetic Technologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Histotechnologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓2 levels)
Histology Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓2 levels)
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓2 levels)
📊 Skills Comparison
Cytotechnologists → Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (65% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (11)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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