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 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
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 | 4.12 | 07/2015 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verify the identity of patient or operative site. | Core | 77 | 07/2015 |
| Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures. | Core | 78 | 07/2015 |
| Cover patients with surgical drapes to create and maintain a sterile operative field. | Core | 76 | 07/2015 |
| Coordinate or participate in the positioning of patients, using body stabilizing equipment or protective padding to provide appropriate exposure for the procedure or to protect against nerve damage or circulation impairment. | Core | 78 | 07/2015 |
| Maintain an unobstructed operative field, using surgical retractors, sponges, or suctioning and irrigating equipment. | Core | 76 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 5.7 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.44 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 3.83 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.47 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.76 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |