Cytogenetic Technologists

Certification or Licensing

Cytogenetic technologists who meet educational and experience requirements may register for the technologist in cytogenetics certification examination given by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Many states require medical technologists to be certified, and most employers prefer to hire certified technologists. Technologists may have general certification as medical technologists or they may have certification in their specialty. Certification is usually required to advance in the field.

Many states also require that laboratory workers be licensed. Check with the departments of health and occupational licensing in the states you plan to work in for details on medical technologist licensure requirements.