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To
be a successful Cytogenic Technologist you should:
- Show accuracy and attention to detail.
- Be a problem-solver.
- Like challenge and responsibility.
- Be able to work independently with little supervision.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
Cytogenetic technologists must complete four years of
formal education leading to a Bachelor of Science, followed
by a clinical cytotechnology program which normally lasts
from one to two years. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is not required in the State of Connecticut.
Prerequisite: The Board of Registry of the American Society
of Clinical Pathologists gives a national certification
exam. Students take this exam after meeting their academic
and laboratory education requirements. Those who pass
the exam for cytotechnology may use the initials CT (ASCP)
after their name to show they are proficient in their
field. |
| Where
can I get more information? American Society
for Cytotechnology
1500 Sunday Drive
Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
(800) 948-3947 www.asct.com
American Society of Cytopathology
400 West 9th Street
Suite 201
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-8802 www.cytopathology.org
Association of Genetic Technologists
P.O. Box 15945-288
Lenexa, KS 66285
(913) 541-0497 www.agt.org |
| What
is the salary for this career? $39,520-$60,320
(Source: 2003 Connecticut Hospital Association
Compensation Survey) |
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| What
will my job be like? Cytogenetic technologists
study the relationship of abnormalities in human chromosomes
to birth defects, physical and mental abnormalities, infertility
and spontaneous abortions, and diseases like cancer. They
prepare slides of cell samples for examination, and must
be able to recognize abnormalities in the color, size,
shape, make-up, and patterns of the cells. |
| Where
could I work? Cytogenetic technologists have
an unlimited choice of practice settings. Hospitals, for-profit
laboratories, clinics, public health facilities, and industry
currently have positions open for qualified cytogenetic
technologists. |
| What
is the future of this career? Today, there
are more jobs for cytogenetic technologists than educated
people to fill those jobs. The future long-term employment
looks bright. The need is great throughout the country. |
Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- University of Connecticut - School of Allied Health
- Cytotechnology Program, Storrs
- Yale University, New Haven
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