As of June 2026, Cytotechnologists has an AI-exposure score of 64/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Cytotechnologists

64/100
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More exposed than 79% of the roles we track.

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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

Common titles
CytologistCytology Applications SpecialistCytology CoordinatorCytotechnologistCytology Technical Specialist
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

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Skills and knowledge
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingActive Learning
Tools and technology
Ansible softwareMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordAntek HealthWare LabDAQ
Work context
Indoor controlled settingEmail useFace-to-face discussionsRepeating tasksDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Cytotechnologists, SOC 29-2011.02. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Cytotechnologists tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
  • Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
  • Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
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Augmentable
  • Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy or other method.
  • Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (85%).

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Safer adjacent roles

Histotechnologists
80% skills overlap · High exposure
65
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