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TITLE: Surgical Technologists and Technicians
DEFINITION: Perform any combination of the following tasks either before, during, or after an operation: Prepare patient by washing, shaving, etc.; place equipment and supplies in operating room according to surgeon's instruction; arrange instruments under direction of nurse; maintain specified supply of fluids for use during operation; adjust lights and equipment as directed; hand instruments and supplies to surgeon, hold retractors, and cut sutures as directed; count sponges, needles, and instruments used during operation, and clean operating room.
TASKS:
1. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instruction.
2. Maintain supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation.
3. Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors and cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
4. Cleans operating room.
5. Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
6. Washes and sterilizes equipment, using germicides and sterilizers.
7. Assists team members to place and position patient on table.
8. Puts dressings on patient following surgery.
9. Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves.
10. Aids team to don gowns and gloves.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
88 Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
50 Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment
38 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
38 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
33 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
25 Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
13 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
13 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
8 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
8 Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effects
8 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
4 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
4 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
4 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
4 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
75 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
67 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
67 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
63 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
54 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
50 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
50 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
50 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
46 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
46 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
46 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
42 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
42 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
42 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
42 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
38 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
38 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
33 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
33 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
33 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
33 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
33 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
29 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
29 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
29 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
29 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
29 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
25 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
25 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
25 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
25 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
21 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
17 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
17 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
13 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
8 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
8 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
8 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
4 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
4 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
4 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
4 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
4 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
4 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
75 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
55 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
55 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
45 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
40 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
40 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
35 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
35 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
35 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
35 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
35 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
30 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
30 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
25 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
25 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
25 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
25 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
20 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
20 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
20 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
20 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
20 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
20 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
20 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
15 Rate Control
The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
15 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
15 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
15 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
15 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
15 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
15 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
15 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
10 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
10 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
10 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
10 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
10 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
10 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
10 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
10 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
10 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
10 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
5 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
5 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
5 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
5 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
5 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
5 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion
5 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
83 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
67 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
58 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
54 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
46 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
46 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
42 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
38 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
38 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
38 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
29 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
29 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
29 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
25 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
25 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
25 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
21 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
21 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
21 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
17 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
17 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
17 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
8 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
8 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
8 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
8 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
8 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
8 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
4 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
4 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
4 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
4 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
100 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
95 (F) Special Uniform
How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
92 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
80 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
80 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
64 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
63 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
55 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
55 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
50 (F) Diseases or Infections
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to diseases/infection? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
43 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
40 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
36 (D) Diseases or Infections
If injury, due to exposure to diseases/infection, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
35 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
34 (L) Diseases or Infections
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to diseases/infections while performing this job? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
32 (I) Deal With External Customers
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?
30 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
30 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
25 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
25 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
24 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
24 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
20 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
20 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
20 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
17 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
16 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
15 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
15 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
12 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
12 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
11 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
10 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
10 (F) Hazardous Situations
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
8 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
8 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
5 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
5 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
5 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?
3 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
3 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
83 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
56 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
50 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
44 Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
28 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
22 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
71 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
59 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
52 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
50 Achievement-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
42 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
24 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
78 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
75 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
72 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
69 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
69 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
63 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
59 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
56 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
53 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
53 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
50 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
47 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
47 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
44 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
44 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
41 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
31 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
28 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
22 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
22 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
19 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
079374022 Surgical Technician |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
No crosswalks |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
208 Health Technologists and Technicians, N.E.C. |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
510909 Surgical/Operating Room Technician |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
100302 Child and Adult Care: Patient Care |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
4N151 Surgical Service 4N151B Surgical Service 91D Operating Room Specialist 4N111 Surgical Service 4N111B Surgical Service 4N111C Surgical Service 4N111D Surgical Service 4N131 Surgical Service 4N131B Surgical Service 4N131C Surgical Service 4N131D Surgical Service 4N151C Surgical Service 4N151D Surgical Service 4N171 Surgical Service 4N171B Surgical Service 4N171C Surgical Service 4N171D Surgical Service 42G4C Physician Assistant 8783 Dental Surgical Technologist 42G3C Physician Assistant 8483 Surgical Technologist 42G1C Physician Assistant |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
32928 Surgical Technologists and Technicians |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
0621 Nursing Assistant |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
29-2055 Surgical Technologists |
