Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.12 | 08/2024 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment. | Core | 23 | 08/2024 |
| Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications. | Core | 23 | 08/2024 |
| Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences. | Core | 23 | 08/2024 |
| Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals. | Core | 23 | 08/2024 |
| Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses. | Core | 23 | 08/2024 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 5.57 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.78 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.91 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.3 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.58 | 11/2023 |