DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT
Examine the cells microscopically for color, size, shape, structure and pattern for disease and treatment of illness. Process tissues and body fluids for testing ID abnormal change in cell to detect cancer, hormonal problems or other pathologic processes Id tumor for Pathologists
Chromosome Banding Subspecialties Molecular Diagnosis Flow Cytometry Hematology for Cytogenetics
Most work in a large hospital or private laboratories University Research center Government agencies Self-employed Day shift job only
Usually required Bachelor’s Degree in MT program plus One years work experiences and One years special Cytotechnology instruction from a accredited school
Certification is required May be obtained from ASCP Organization or HHS-(Health and Human Services)
Only four program in Texas University of Texas M.D Anderson Cancer Center in Houston-B,C Brooke Army Medical Center (SA)-C University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio-B,C University of North Texas-B
Job Outlook Starting 51,477 5 years 62, years 71,578