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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | 2.B.1.f | 3.38 | 07/2016 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 3.38 | 07/2016 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.0 | 07/2016 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 2.88 | 07/2016 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 2.75 | 07/2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.62 | 07/2016 |
| Trunk Strength | 1.A.3.a.4 | 3.5 | 07/2016 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.38 | 07/2016 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.38 | 07/2016 |
| Speech Recognition | 1.A.4.b.4 | 3.38 | 07/2016 |
| Static Strength | 1.A.3.a.1 | 3.38 | 07/2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers. | Core | 90 | 07/2016 |
| Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. | Core | 90 | 07/2016 |
| Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment. | Core | 90 | 07/2016 |
| Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance. | Core | 90 | 07/2016 |
| Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms. | Core | 88 | 07/2016 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 5.49 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.43 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 4.34 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.21 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.22 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |