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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.38 | 07/2013 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.25 | 07/2013 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.12 | 07/2013 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.12 | 07/2013 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.12 | 07/2013 |
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 | 4.0 | 07/2013 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Speech Recognition | 1.A.4.b.4 | 3.62 | 07/2013 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.5 | 07/2013 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.38 | 07/2013 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures. | Core | 93 | 07/2013 |
| Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation. | Core | 93 | 07/2013 |
| Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing. | Core | 92 | 07/2013 |
| Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists. | Core | 92 | 07/2013 |
| Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure. | Core | 93 | 07/2013 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.26 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.85 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 3.82 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.22 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.61 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |