A professional who stains, mounts, and studies cells of human body to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions, following established standards and practices. Responsibilities include:

• Prepares microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrappings, or other bodily exudates, and fixes and stains slide to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under microscope.
• Examines slide under microscope to identify abnormalities in cell structure.
• Reports abnormalities to pathologist .
• May supervise and coordinate activities of staff of cytology laboratory and be known as Supervisor, Cytology.