1. DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

2.  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

3.  Chromosome Banding Subspecialties  Molecular Diagnosis  Flow Cytometry  Hematology for Cytogenetics

4.  Most work in a large hospital or private laboratories  University Research center  Government agencies  Self-employed  Day shift job only

5.  Usually required Bachelor’s Degree in MT program plus  One years work experiences and  One years special Cytotechnology instruction from a accredited school

6.  Certification is required  May be obtained from ASCP Organization or HHS-(Health and Human Services)

7.  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

8.  Job Outlook Starting 51,477 5 years 62,063 10+ years 71,578

9. http://www.asct.org http://www.cytopathology.org http://www.ascp.org