Cytotechnologists must sit at a microscope and concentrate for long periods of time. Since they work with very little supervision, cytotechnologists must make independent decisions and take responsibility for them. Above all, cytotechnologists should have a strong sense of responsibility. They alone will have the responsibility for making final diagnoses on most of the specimens that they examine. Cytotechnology is a highly specialized field.
Specialist certification is also available for cytotechnologists with experience.
The job market changes rapidly in small professions such as cytotechnology and varies depending on location. There are currently 66 accredited cytotechnology programs across the country. If you attend a bachelor's degree program, you will need only to complete prerequisite coursework prior to attending the cytotechnology degree program. The bachelor's degree is awarded by the institution which offers the cytotechnology educational program. The only degree program in cytotechnology in Tennessee is at The University of Tennessee, Memphis.