Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| 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 | 3.88 | 07/2014 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.5 | 07/2014 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.38 | 07/2014 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.38 | 07/2014 |
| Science | 2.A.1.f | 3.25 | 07/2014 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.12 | 07/2014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.88 | 07/2014 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.88 | 07/2014 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.88 | 07/2014 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2014 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.62 | 07/2014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer. | Core | 122 | 07/2014 |
| Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices. | Core | 115 | 07/2014 |
| Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment. | Core | 120 | 07/2014 |
| Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures. | Core | 119 | 07/2014 |
| Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample. | Core | 122 | 07/2014 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.02 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 5.87 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.86 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.86 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |