ONET Occupations » 29-1067.00

Surgeons

Physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.97)
  2. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.78)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.78)
  4. Heal, cure - People (4.77)
  5. Supervise, manage - People (4.68)
  6. Research - Data (4.57)
  7. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.57)
  8. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.57)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (4.39)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (4.38)
  11. Use my brain - Data (4.31)
  12. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.30)
  13. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.29)
  14. Interview, draw out - People (4.26)
  15. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (4.12)
  16. Manipulate - Things (4.12)
  17. Listen - People (4.12)
  18. Solve problems - Data (4.12)
  19. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.00)
  20. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  21. Speak - People (4.00)
  22. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.98)
  23. Advise - People (3.78)
  24. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  25. Perceive patterns - Data (3.75)
  26. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  27. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.75)
  28. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.72)
  29. Coordinate - People (3.70)
  30. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.68)
  31. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.59)
  32. Imagine - Data (3.59)
  33. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.58)
  34. Study, observe - Data (3.58)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.12)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  3. Complex Problem Solving (4.12)
  4. Judgment and Decision Making (4.12)
  5. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  6. Speaking (4.00)
  7. Active Learning (3.88)
  8. Monitoring (3.88)
  9. Science (3.75)
  10. Social Perceptiveness (3.75)
  11. Writing (3.62)
  12. Coordination (3.62)
  13. Service Orientation (3.62)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.38)
  2. Deductive Reasoning (4.25)
  3. Inductive Reasoning (4.12)
  4. Manual Dexterity (4.12)
  5. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  6. Oral Expression (4.00)
  7. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  8. Near Vision (4.00)
  9. Finger Dexterity (4.00)
  10. Written Expression (3.88)
  11. Selective Attention (3.88)
  12. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  13. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  14. Flexibility of Closure (3.75)
  15. Information Ordering (3.75)
  16. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.62)
  17. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.97)
  2. Stress Tolerance (4.85)
  3. Dependability (4.81)
  4. Concern for Others (4.78)
  5. Integrity (4.70)
  6. Initiative (4.67)
  7. Independence (4.52)
  8. Cooperation (4.45)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.44)
  10. Persistence (4.39)
  11. Analytical Thinking (4.31)
  12. Self Control (4.30)
  13. Leadership (4.29)
  14. Achievement/Effort (4.28)
  15. Social Orientation (4.18)
  16. Innovation (3.75)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.77)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.68)
  3. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.57)
  4. Documenting/Recording Information (4.32)
  5. Analyzing Data or Information (4.30)
  6. Getting Information (4.26)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.20)
  8. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.13)
  9. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.10)
  10. Processing Information (3.99)
  11. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.98)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.82)
  13. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.78)
  14. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.75)
  15. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.72)
  16. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.70)
  17. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.68)
  18. Thinking Creatively (3.59)
  19. Training and Teaching Others (3.58)
  20. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.58)
  21. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.54)
  1. Administer Anesthetics (4.77)
  2. Treat Medical Condition Of Patient (4.77)
  3. Administer Injections (4.77)
  4. Conduct Complete Physical Examinations (4.77)
  5. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.77)
  6. Take Vital Signs (4.77)
  7. Diagnose Or Treat Oral Injuries (4.77)
  8. Fit Medical Supportive Devices (4.77)
  9. Make Decisions (4.68)
  10. Use Grief Counseling Techniques (4.57)
  11. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.57)
  12. Follow Surgical Procedures (4.57)
  13. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.57)
  14. Follow Life Support Procedures (4.57)
  15. Use Medical Diagnostic Techniques (4.57)
  16. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.57)
  17. Follow Dental Or Medical Office Procedures (4.57)
  18. Use Clinical Problem Solving Techniques (4.57)
  19. Follow Examining Room Procedures (4.57)
  20. Follow Operating Room Procedures (4.57)
  21. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (4.57)
  22. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.57)
  23. Follow Patient Care Procedures (4.57)
  24. Use Counseling Techniques (4.57)
  25. Use Research Methodology Procedures In Health Care (4.57)
  26. Use Emergency Medical Procedures (4.57)
  27. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.57)
  28. Use Emergency Medical Treatment Procedures (4.57)
  29. Analyze Medical Data (4.30)
  30. Analyze Patient Activity (4.30)
  31. Collect Clinical Data (4.26)
  32. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.26)
  33. Identify Body Response Variations (4.20)
  34. Understand Properties Or Composition Of Drugs (4.20)
  35. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.20)
  36. Recognize Physical Or Emotional Abuse (4.20)
  37. Explain Uses Or Effects Of Drugs (3.98)
  38. Interpret Medical Laboratory Test Results (3.98)
  39. Write Technical Health Or Medical Documents (3.98)
  40. Interpret X-Rays (3.98)
  41. Prescribe Or Recommend Drugs, Medical Devices Or Other Forms Of Treatment (3.78)
  42. Perform Safety Inspections In Health Care Setting (3.72)
  43. Conduct Patient Assessments (3.68)
  44. Observe Patient Condition (3.58)