Cytogenetic Technologists

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What they do:

Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.

On the job, you would:

  • Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.
  • Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.
  • Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.

Personality

A3 Your Strengths Importance

Characteristics of this Career

99% Attention to Detail  -  Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
94% Dependability  -  Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
89% Integrity  -  Job requires being honest and ethical.
78% Analytical Thinking  -  Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
77% Cooperation  -  Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
73% Adaptability/Flexibility  -  Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
70% Stress Tolerance  -  Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
69% Self-Control  -  Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
69% Initiative  -  Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
68% Achievement/Effort  -  Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
66% Independence  -  Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
66% Persistence  -  Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
57% Concern for Others  -  Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
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Strengths

89% Investigative  -  Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
72% Realistic  -  Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
56% Conventional  -  Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Values of the Work Environment

78% Achievement  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
72% Independence  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
61% Recognition  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
58% Working Conditions  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Aptitude

A3 Your Strengths Importance

Abilities | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

75% Near Vision  -  The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
75% Written Comprehension  -  The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75% Information Ordering  -  The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
75% Oral Comprehension  -  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
72% Deductive Reasoning  -  The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
72% Inductive Reasoning  -  The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
72% Oral Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
69% Problem Sensitivity  -  The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
69% Written Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
66% Category Flexibility  -  The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
63% Flexibility of Closure  -  The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
56% Selective Attention  -  The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
53% Perceptual Speed  -  The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
53% Visual Color Discrimination  -  The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
53% Speech Recognition  -  The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53% Speech Clarity  -  The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Skills | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

64% Reading Comprehension  -  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
57% Active Listening  -  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
57% Writing  -  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
57% Speaking  -  Talking to others to convey information effectively.
57% Critical Thinking  -  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
54% Science  -  Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Job Details

Responsibilities
Prepare healthcare training materials.
Train medical providers.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Prepare official health documents or records.
Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Determine protocols for medical procedures.
Determine protocols for medical procedures.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Determine protocols for medical procedures.
Collect biological specimens from patients.
Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
Determine protocols for medical procedures.
Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
Supervise technical medical personnel.
Determine protocols for medical procedures.
Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.
Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures.
Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Maintain medical facility records.
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Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent

100% Indoors, Environmentally Controlled  -  How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
98% Importance of Being Exact or Accurate  -  How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
97% Face-to-Face Discussions  -  How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
95% Time Pressure  -  How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
94% Frequency of Decision Making  -  How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
93% Importance of Repeating Same Tasks  -  How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
93% Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets  -  How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
93% Electronic Mail  -  How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
88% Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results  -  What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
83% Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions  -  How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
81% Consequence of Error  -  How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
78% Spend Time Sitting  -  How much does this job require sitting?
78% Exposed to Hazardous Conditions  -  How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
76% Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls  -  How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
74% Work With Work Group or Team  -  How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
72% Telephone  -  How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
72% Exposed to Disease or Infections  -  How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
67% Freedom to Make Decisions  -  How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
63% Responsible for Others' Health and Safety  -  How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
63% Physical Proximity  -  To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
62% Structured versus Unstructured Work  -  To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
61% Contact With Others  -  How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
54% Exposed to Contaminants  -  How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
57% Duration of Typical Work Week  -  Number of hours typically worked in one week.
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Tasks & Values

88% Documenting/Recording Information  -  Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
85% Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge  -  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
85% Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates  -  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
83% Analyzing Data or Information  -  Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
80% Getting Information  -  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
80% Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events  -  Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
79% Working with Computers  -  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
74% Processing Information  -  Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
70% Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work  -  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
70% Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others  -  Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
69% Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials  -  Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
68% Making Decisions and Solving Problems  -  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
67% Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings  -  Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
66% Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards  -  Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
63% Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships  -  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
56% Controlling Machines and Processes  -  Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
55% Training and Teaching Others  -  Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
53% Handling and Moving Objects  -  Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
53% Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others  -  Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
51% Performing Administrative Activities  -  Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Getting Started

Education:
76%
Bachelor's Degree
24%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.

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