Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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cytology screener
ESCO occupation · 34 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
clinical cytology
microscopic techniques
maintain medical laboratory equipment
medical informatics
follow clinical guidelines
recognize cytologic abnormalities
ensure public safety and security
fine-needle aspiration
chemistry
follow control of substances hazardous to health procedures
operate microscope
label medical laboratory samples
biosafety in biomedical laboratory
accept own accountability
apply safety procedures in laboratory
infection control
apply good clinical practices
check the received biological samples
manage infection control in the facility
sterilization techniques
work in multidisciplinary health teams
apply health sciences
examine cell specimens microscopically
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
provide test results to medical staff
professional documentation in health care
assist in the production of laboratory documentation
communicate effectively in healthcare
hygiene in a health care setting
comply with legislation related to health care
cervical screening
apply context specific clinical competences
health care legislation
cytopathology
Optional & specialised skills
observe confidentiality
pedagogy
biostatistics
conduct health related research
medical genetics
deal with emergency care situations
coordinate the procurement of organs for transplantation
medical terminology
work in a multicultural environment in health care
employ foreign languages in care
interact with healthcare users
transplantation
Other matches: biomedical scientist
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.