Duties and responsibilities:
Cytology is the study of human body cells. Cytotechnogists are specially trained clinical technologists
who study human body cells. They examine cells to identify changes that may indicate diseases like
cancer.
Their duties include preparing microscope slides of cell
samples, examining cell samples using microscopes, identifying abnormalities in shape, size, or color, using
other automated lab equipment to perform tests, and analyzing report test results
to physicians.
Cytotechnologist usually work in hospitals, clinics, or
private laboratories. They also work in universities or for other researchers.
Average salary: $30,000 - $50,000
Educational requirements: students should take the most
challenging high school courses in science, math, and English.
Almost all cytotechnologists earn bachelor’s degrees in
medical or clinical technology programs that include a year-long clinical internship
in the field.
Duties and Responsibilities: Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculo skeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health. Osteopaths use a hands-on approach to medicine and frequently manipulate or palpate as part of diagnosis and treatment. They work primarily in osteopathic hospitals or private practice, however many allopathic hospitals now accept osteopathic physicians as staff members. The majority of osteopaths are general practitioners, or emergency medicine specialists.
