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Cytogenetic Technologists

SOC 29-2011.01

Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, or treatment of genetic diseases.

Zone 4 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Active Listening

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Writing

3.6

Speaking

3.6

Judgment and Decision Making

3.5

Active Learning

3.4

Science

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Biology

3.8

English Language

3.3

Chemistry

3.1

Computers and Electronics

2.9

Education and Training

2.7

Medicine and Dentistry

2.6

Mathematics

2.4

Clerical

2.4

Key Tasks

1Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.

2Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.

3Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.

4Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.

5Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems.

Also Known As

Cardiovascular Laboratory Specialist Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist (CCS) Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics (CLSp(CG)) Cytogenetic Technician Cytogenetic Technologist Cytogenetics Laboratory Manager (Cytogenetics Lab Manager) Cytogenetics Technologist Cytologist Genetic Technologist Head of Cytogenetics