Careers in Cytotechnology
Microscopic Arena, Giant Results
Identify disease while it's still at a treatable stage.
As a cytotechnologist, you’ll be part of a team that screens people for cervical cancer and other health issues using microscopic samples. Because of your work, you can diagnose disease long before it could be detected otherwise. Diagnosing early is crucial to effective treatment, so your career isn't just looking through a microscope—it’s also saving lives.
Solid Job Growth
5% job market growth for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians through 2030, compared to 3% for all occupations, U.S. Dept. of Labor.
$85,980
According to Salary.com, the average salary for a cytotechnologist in Wisconsin is $85,980, with the range falling between $78,107 and $93,962.
Be In Demand
Cytotechnologists are needed in our regional medical hub as well as all across the country, in hospital labs or private labs.
A Normal Day
In your studies and internship, you'll see what it's like to be a professional in this field.
- Use staining techniques to prepare to observe cells through microscopes.
- Test and analyze tissue samples, such as from a Pap smear or unusual mole.
- Discuss results from tests with pathologists and other medical professionals.
Traits to Improve
We're here to help you sharpen the skills that make successful professionals:
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Analysis
- Dexterity
- Interpersonal skills
Recent Employers
Cytotechnology graduates have spread their wings at organizations that include:
- Alverno Laboratories
- Cherney Microbiological Services
- Mayo Clinic
- Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories
Ask an Expert
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