ONET Occupations » 29-2011.02

Cytotechnologists

Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.94)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.03)
  3. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  4. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  5. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  6. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  7. Listen - People (3.75)
  8. Manipulate - Things (3.62)
  9. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.62)
  10. Follow through, get things done - People (3.58)
  11. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  12. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  13. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  3. Active Listening (3.62)
  4. Writing (3.50)
  5. Science (3.50)
  6. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  7. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  3. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  4. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  5. Oral Expression (3.75)
  6. Written Expression (3.75)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  8. Near Vision (3.75)
  9. Finger Dexterity (3.62)
  10. Information Ordering (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.94)
  2. Integrity (4.77)
  3. Dependability (4.61)
  4. Independence (4.06)
  5. Analytical Thinking (4.03)
  6. Achievement/Effort (3.94)
  7. Initiative (3.81)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.81)
  9. Persistence (3.58)
  10. Cooperation (3.55)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.71)
  2. Documenting/Recording Information (4.55)
  3. Getting Information (4.32)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.32)
  5. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.10)
  6. Interacting With Computers (4.06)
  7. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.03)
  8. Processing Information (3.74)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.74)
  10. Analyzing Data or Information (3.52)
  1. There are currently no detailed activities.