Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.5 | 07/2014 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.38 | 07/2014 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.38 | 07/2014 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.25 | 07/2014 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.25 | 07/2014 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 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 | 3.88 | 07/2014 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 07/2014 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.62 | 07/2014 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.25 | 07/2014 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.25 | 07/2014 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed. | Core | 79 | 07/2014 |
| Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization. | Core | 79 | 07/2014 |
| Record sterilizer test results. | Core | 78 | 07/2014 |
| Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed. | Core | 79 | 07/2014 |
| Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. | Core | 79 | 07/2014 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.81 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.53 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.42 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.27 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |