Details Report

Updated 2003

Details Report for:
29-2032.00 - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

This newly defined occupation contains data obtained through the O*NET data collection program and has not yet been rated for Interests and Work Values.

Sample of reported job titles: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Sonographer, Ultrasonographer, Ultrasound Technologist, Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer, Echo Tech (Echocardiographic Technician), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Ultrasound Technician

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
98	Core	Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
98	Core	Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
97	Core	Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
96	Core	Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
96	Core	Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
95	Core	Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
94	Core	Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
92	Core	Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
91	Core	Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
91	Core	Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.
91	Core	Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
84	Core	Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
80	Core	Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.
77	Core	Perform legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
75	Core	Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
75	Core	Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
71	Core	Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
70	Core	Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
82	Supplemental	Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
69	Supplemental	Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.

Tools & Technology Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Tools used in this occupation:

Blood pressure cuff kits — Sphygmomanometers

Cardiac ultrasound or doppler or echo units or cardioscopes — Cardiac ultrasound equipment

Hypodermic needles — Venipuncture needles

Lancets

Medical picture archiving computer systems PACS — Picture archiving computer systems PACS systems

Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use — Immobilization and positioning devices; Sandbags

Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo monitors — Ultrasound monitors; Ultrasound video equipment

Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo printers — Medical ultrasound printers

Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo three dimensional components — 3D sonography equipment

Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo transducers or accessories — High frequency transducers; Transducers

Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use — A-Mode ultrasound machines; Color doppler ultrasound equipment; Pulsed-wave ultrasound equipment; Two-dimensional doppler ultrasound equipment (see all 6 examples)

Medical x ray apparatus filters — X ray beam restriction devices

Tourniquets

Vacuum blood collection tubes or containers — Evacuated blood collection tubes

Technology used in this occupation:

Calendar and scheduling software

Data base user interface and query software — Database software

Electronic mail software — Email software

Medical software — Patient medical record software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

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Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
75		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
67		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
66		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
64		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
60		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
60		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
47		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
45		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
38		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
36		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
33		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
32		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
28		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
26		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
23		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical 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.
21		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
21		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
19		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
18		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
17		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
12		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
10		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
10		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
9		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
9		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
7		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
7		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
6		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
2		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
1		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
0		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
0		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
0		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
85		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
82		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
82		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
82		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
74		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
73		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
73		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
70		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
69		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
66		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
66		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
66		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
62		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
62		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
57		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
57		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
56		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
55		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
52		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
52		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
49		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
49		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
45		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
44		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
37		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
35		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
32		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
31		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
29		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
27		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
25		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
21		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
19		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
17		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
9		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
81		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
78		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.
75		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
72		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
72		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
72		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
72		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
69		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
69		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
66		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
66		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.
66		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.
66		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of 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.
66		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
63		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
63		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
60		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
56		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
56		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
56		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (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 whole body is in motion.
53		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
53		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
47		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
44		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
44		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
44		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
44		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
44		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
41		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
38		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
35		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
35		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.
31		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
31		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
31		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
31		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
28		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
28		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
28		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
19		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
16		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
16		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
13		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
6		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
3		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
96		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. perform noninvasive medical diagnostic techniques prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments take vital signs
85		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. inventory medical supplies or instruments record medical history or data
85		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. collect clinical data
83		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. identify body response variations understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
74		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
74		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
71		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
68		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). operate ultrasound equipment use medical diagnostic equipment
67		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
66		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
64		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. explain testing procedures to patient
63		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. observe patient condition
62		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
58		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
52		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
51		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. follow dental or medical office procedures follow infectious materials procedures follow patient observation procedures use clinical sterilizing technique use emergency medical procedures use hazardous materials information use interpersonal communication techniques use knowledge of medical terminology use quality assurance techniques use sanitation practices in health care settings
50		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
50		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. lift or transport ill or injured patients
46		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. analyze medical data
43		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
41		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
37		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
36		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. communicate technical information make presentations on health or medical issues
35		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
35		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
32		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. prepare patient reports
31		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
31		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
30		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
28		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
27		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
26		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
26		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
19		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
19		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
18		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
16		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
12		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
12		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
9		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
7		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
100		Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
99		Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
99		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
98		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
97		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
96		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
96		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
95		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
94		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
93		Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
93		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
93		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
92		Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
90		Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
87		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
87		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
85		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?
84		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?
81		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
78		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
77		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
75		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
72		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
71		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
70		Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
67		Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
65		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
65		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
62		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
59		Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.
55		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
54		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
48		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
40		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
37		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
37		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
31		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?
31		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
28		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.)
27		Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
24		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
23		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
16		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
16		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
14		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
11		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
8		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
8		Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?
2		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
2		Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
1		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
0		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
0		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
0		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
0		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
0		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
0		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Component	Description
Title	Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Overall Experience	Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

Job Zone Examples	These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include funeral directors, electricians, forest and conservation technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents.

SVP Range	(6.0 to < 7.0)

Education	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
97		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
90		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
89		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
89		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
86		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
84		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
82		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
81		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
79		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
77		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
75		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
71		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
71		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
59		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
56		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
55		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Attained
68	Some college
25	Bachelor's degree or higher
7	High school or less

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of employees aged 25-44.

Wages & Employment Trends

National

Category	Occupation Information
Median wages (2006)	$27.48 hourly, $57,160 annual

Employment (2006)	46,000 employees

Projected growth (2006-2016)	Faster than average (14% to 20%)

Projected need (2006-2016)	15,000 additional employees

State & National

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006 wage data and 2006-2016 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.

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