Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
cytology screener
ESCO occupation · 34 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
cervical screening
apply health sciences
operate microscope
apply safety procedures in laboratory
ensure public safety and security
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
manage infection control in the facility
chemistry
microscopic techniques
clinical cytology
fine-needle aspiration
recognize cytologic abnormalities
follow clinical guidelines
biosafety in biomedical laboratory
apply context specific clinical competences
label medical laboratory samples
hygiene in a health care setting
health care legislation
maintain medical laboratory equipment
professional documentation in health care
check the received biological samples
infection control
apply good clinical practices
provide test results to medical staff
work in multidisciplinary health teams
follow control of substances hazardous to health procedures
examine cell specimens microscopically
sterilization techniques
medical informatics
comply with legislation related to health care
accept own accountability
assist in the production of laboratory documentation
communicate effectively in healthcare
cytopathology
Optional & specialised skills
pedagogy
observe confidentiality
employ foreign languages in care
work in a multicultural environment in health care
interact with healthcare users
transplantation
deal with emergency care situations
coordinate the procurement of organs for transplantation
medical genetics
conduct health related research
biostatistics
medical terminology
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.