29-2053.00 - Psychiatric Technicians

Updated 2008

Details Report for:
29-2053.00 - Psychiatric Technicians

Care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals, following physician instructions and hospital procedures. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral medications and hypodermic injections.

Sample of reported job titles: Psychiatric Technician, Mental Health Assistant (MHA), Mental Health Technician (MHT), Health Care Technician, Mental Health Worker

View report: Summary Details Custom

Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
89	Core	Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
87	Core	Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
85	Core	Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.
85	Core	Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
84	Core	Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
84	Core	Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
79	Core	Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
79	Core	Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
79	Core	Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.
85	Supplemental	Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
85	Supplemental	Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
74	Supplemental	Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
73	Supplemental	Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
70	Supplemental	Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.

Tools & Technology Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Tools used in this occupation:

Blood collection syringes — Blood drawing syringes

Blood pressure cuff kits — Blood pressure cuffs

Electronic medical thermometers — Electronic patient thermometers

Enema kits or accessories — Enema equipment

Glucose monitors or meters — Glucometers

Lancets

Mechanical stethoscopes or accessories — Mechanical stethoscopes

Medical staff isolation or surgical masks — Surgical masks

Medical suction or vacuum appliances — Suction machines

Medical syringes with needles — Hypodermic syringes

Oxygen therapy delivery system products accessories or its supplies — Oxygen administration equipment; Oxygen carts

Patient stabilization or fall prevention devices or accessories — Patient restraints

Pulse oximeter units — Oximeters

Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs — Cold therapy equipment; Heat therapy equipment

Tuberculin syringes — Tuberculin TB skin test syringes

Urinary catheterization kits or accessories — Urinary catheters

Vacuum blood collection tubes or containers — Evacuated blood collection tubes

Technology used in this occupation:

Inventory management software — InfoLogix HealthTrax Engine

Medical software — Epic Systems EpicCare Inpatient; GE Healthcare Centricity EMR; ICANotes; Netsmart Technologies Avatar CWS (see all 8 examples)

Office suite software — Microsoft Office

See all 36 T2 categories

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
87		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.
65		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
62		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.
61		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.
55		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.
51		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.
51		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.
48		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
34		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
33		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
33		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
32		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.
31		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.
31		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
29		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.
29		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
28		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.
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.
23		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.
22		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.
14		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
13		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.
10		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
9		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
4		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
4		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
3		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
2		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.
2		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
1		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
1		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.
0		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.
0		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.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
89		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		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
81		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
80		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
79		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
79		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
77		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
74		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
72		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
68		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
65		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
63		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
61		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
57		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
49		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
48		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
39		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
33		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
33		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
33		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
29		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.
25		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
23		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
20		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
20		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
19		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
19		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
17		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
16		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
15		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
15		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
12		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
11		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
7		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
75		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75		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.
69		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
69		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
66		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
63		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
63		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).
60		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
60		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
60		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
56		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
53		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).
53		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.
53		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
47		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.
47		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.
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		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.
44		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
44		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
44		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
44		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
44		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
41		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.
41		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
41		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
41		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.
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		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.
38		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.
38		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
35		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
35		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
35		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
35		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
35		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
35		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
35		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
31		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
31		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.
31		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
28		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
28		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
28		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
28		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
28		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
28		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		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
92		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. inventory medical supplies or instruments maintain dental or medical records
79		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
79		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
78		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. administer injections administer medications or treatments assist patient with dressing, undressing, grooming, or bathing take vital signs work with persons with mental disabilities or illnesses
77		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. collect clinical data
77		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
75		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
72		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
71		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
71		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. apply appropriate physical restraint lift or transport ill or injured patients
70		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
69		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.
68		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
65		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
65		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
62		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
62		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
61		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
60		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
58		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
57		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
56		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. follow patient observation procedures use emergency medical procedures use interpersonal communication techniques use knowledge of medical terminology use sanitation practices in health care settings
54		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
52		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
50		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
50		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
44		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
43		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
43		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
40		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
39		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
38		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
36		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.
35		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
34		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.
28		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
16		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.
14		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.
10		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
9		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
4		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.

Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
96		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?
95		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
90		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
86		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?
83		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
78		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
76		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
74		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
74		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
72		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
72		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
70		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
68		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?
66		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
63		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
63		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?
62		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
60		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?
60		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
58		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
58		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
58		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?
56		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
54		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
53		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?
51		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
50		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?
47		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
45		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
42		Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.
40		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
40		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
39		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
39		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
32		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?
29		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
28		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
27		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
24		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
23		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
23		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
23		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?
20		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
18		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
17		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?
15		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
15		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
14		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
13		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
7		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?
3		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
1		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
1		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
1		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
0		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.)
0		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
0		Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Component	Description
Title	Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

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

Related 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. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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

SVP Range	(6.0 to < 7.0)

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
95		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
45		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.
45		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.
33		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		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.
11		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 Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
88		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
87		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
86		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
84		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
84		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
83		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
83		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
79		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
79		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
78		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
76		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
70		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
69		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
69		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.
65		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
65		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
83		Relationships — 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.
72		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
50		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
50		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
45		Achievement — 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.
33		Recognition — 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.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

21-1021.00	Child, Family, and School Social Workers
21-1093.00	Social and Human Service Assistants
29-1123.00	Physical Therapists
29-1125.00	Recreational Therapists
31-1013.00	Psychiatric Aides

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Attained
57	Some college
27	High school or less
16	Bachelor's degree or higher

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

Wages & Employment Trends

National

Category	Occupation Information
Median wages (2008)	$14.06 hourly, $29,250 annual

Employment (2006)	62,000 employees

Projected growth (2006-2016)	Decline slowly or moderately (-3% to -9%)

Projected need (2006-2016)	19,000 additional employees

State & National

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 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.

Details Report for: 29-2053.00 - Psychiatric Technicians