29-2056.00 - Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Updated 2018

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29-2056.00 - Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

Sample of reported job titles: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Emergency Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Medical Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Laboratory Technician (Veterinary Lab Tech), Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech)

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
98	Core	Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
95	Core	Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
95	Core	Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
93	Core	Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
93	Core	Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
92	Core	Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
92	Core	Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
92	Core	Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
91	Core	Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.
91	Core	Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
91	Core	Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
91	Core	Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.
90	Core	Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
87	Core	Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, or respiration data.
86	Core	Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies.
86	Core	Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
85	Core	Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
85	Core	Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.
85	Core	Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
85	Core	Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
84	Core	Schedule appointments and procedures for animals.
84	Core	Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.
82	Core	Dress and suture wounds and apply splints or other protective devices.
80	Core	Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.
80	Core	Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
80	Core	Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
77	Core	Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.
76	Core	Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
68	Core	Perform a variety of office, clerical, or accounting duties, such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products.
65	Core	Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.
58	Supplemental	Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Data base user interface and query software — FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access
Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Medical software — Animal Intelligence Software Animal Intelligence; McAllister Software Systems AVImark; Veterinary practice management software PMS
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Air rifles or air handguns — Capture rifles; Dart guns
Ambulances
Analgesic infusion sets or kits — Infusion sets
Animal catching devices — Animal capture nets; Animal catching poles; Animal snares
Animal husbandry equipment — Cattle chutes; Dehorners; Hoof picks
Animal shearing or clipping equipment — Electric animal clippers
Animal weighing scales — Electronic animal scales
Anti shock garments — Medical anti-shock trousers MAST
Arterial line catheters
Artificial airway holders
Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles — Semiautomated or automatic external defibrillators AED
Benchtop centrifuges
Binocular light compound microscopes — Optical compound microscopes
Blood collection needle — Venoject needles
Blood collection syringes
Blood gas analyzers
Blood pressure recording units — Blood pressure recorders
Butterfly needles — Scalp vein needles
Cages or its accessories — Squeeze cages
Cardiac output CO monitoring units or accessories — Cardiac monitors; Portable cardiac monitors
Cardiac pacemaker generator or cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker CRT-P — External pacers
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR protective shields or masks — One-way valve pocket masks
Chemical or gas sterilizers — Gas sterilizers
Chemistry analyzers — Automated chemistry analyzers
Coagulation analyzers
Dental finishing or polishing discs — Prophylaxis angles
Dental hand pieces or accessories — Dental handpieces
Dental probes — Dental explorers
Dental scalers or accessories — Ultrasonic dental scalers
Dental x ray units — Veterinary dental x ray equipment
Desktop computers
Digital cameras
Electrocardiography EKG transmitter or telemetry or accessories — Telemetry units
Electrocardiography EKG units
Electrosurgical or electrocautery equipment — Electrosurgery units
Emergency medical service intravenous IV kit — Intraosseous kits
Emergency medical services head immobilizers — Head immobilization devices
Emergency medical services obstetrics kits — Obstetrical OB kits
Emergency medical services suction units or accessories — Airway suction units; Battery-powered portable suction units; Fixed-suction equipment
Emergency medical services tracheal tube or cricothyrotomy kits — Cricothyrotomy kits
Emergency medical services triage tags — Triage tags
Emergency response litters or stretchers or accessories — Multi-level wheeled cots; Stair chairs
Emergency resuscitator or aspirator kits — Resuscitation devices
Endotracheal tubes — Endotracheal ET tubes
Enema kits or accessories — Enema equipment
Enteral feeding administration sets — Enteral feeding equipment
Esophageal tubes — Esophageal tracheal airway devices
Extremity restraints — Limb restraints
Finger ring removers — Ring cutters
Flow sensors or regulators or components — Wall-mounted oxygen regulators
Forced air or mechanical convection general purpose incubators — Laboratory mechanical convection incubators
Full body immersion hydrotherapy baths or tanks — Veterinary immersion hydrotherapy equipment
Gas anesthesia apparatus — Veterinary anesthesia machines
Glucose monitors or meters — Glucometers
Handheld refractometers or polarimeters — Handheld refractometers
Harnesses or its accessories — Head halters
Hemocytometers
Hypodermic injection apparatus or accessories — Epi-pens; Preload syringes
Hypodermic needle — Hypodermic needles
Intermittent positive pressure breathing IPPB machines — Mechanical intermittent positive pressure ventilators
Intravenous infusion pumps for general use — Intravenous IV pressure infusers; Intravenous IV pumps
Intravenous or arterial arm boards — Long arm boards; Short arm boards
Intravenous or arterial cannulas or accessories — Intravenous IV cannulas
Intravenous or arterial tubing adapters or connectors or locks or caps or protectors — Saline locks
Intravenous tubing with catheter administration kits — Intravenous IV administration sets
Intubation forceps — Adult Magill forceps
Intubation gauges or guides — Esophageal intubation detection devices
Intubation stylets — Adult stylets
Laboratory balances — Laboratory scales
Laboratory diluters — Automated diluters
Laryngoscopes or accessories — Curved adult blades; Laryngoscopes; Straight adult blades; Straight pediatric blades (see all 5 examples)
Manual or electronic hematology differential cell counters — Differential blood cell counters; Electronic blood cell counters
Medical acoustic stethoscope or accessory — Mechanical stethoscopes
Medical aspiration or irrigation syringes — Bulb syringes
Medical computed tomography CT or CAT scanners or tubes — Computed tomography CT scanners
Medical gas cylinders or related devices — Fixed-oxygen equipment; Portable oxygen equipment
Medical magnetic resonance imaging MRI scanners — Magnetic resonance imaging MRI systems
Medical nasal cannulae — Oxygen nasal cannulae
Medical oxygen masks or parts — Adult non-rebreather oxygen masks; Child oxygen masks; Infant oxygen masks
Medical radiation films or badges — Radiation detecting film badges
Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use — X ray patient positioning equipment
Medical radiological shielding aprons or masks or drapes — Lead aprons; Lead thyroid collars
Medical radiological shielding gloves — Lead gloves
Medical staff isolation or surgical masks — Protective face shields
Medical syringe with needle — Anesthesia syringes; Hypodermic syringes; Multiple dose syringes
Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use — Veterinary ultrasound equipment
Medical x ray darkroom equipment or supplies — Manual darkroom developing equipment; X ray film processors
Medical x ray film or cassette — X ray cassettes
Medical x ray intensifying screens — X ray intensifying equipment
Medical x ray units for general diagnostic use — Digital x ray equipment; Portable veterinary x ray equipment; Stationary veterinary x ray equipment
Microcentrifuges — Microhematocrit centrifuges
Microscope slides
Mobile or transportable medical linear accelerators — Linear accelerator equipment
Muzzles
Nasopharyngeal tubes — Nasopharyngeal airways
Nebulizer or accessories — Aerosol nebulizers; Humidification equipment; Nebulizers
Needleless intravenous injection syringe set or injection cannula — Interlink syringe cannulas
Needleless vial or bag withdrawal cannulas or adapters or decanters — Vacutainer adapters; Vial access cannulas
Non vacuum blood collection tubes or containers — Blood tubes
Notebook computers — Laptop computers
Ophthalmic tonometers or accessories — Ophthalmic tonometers
Ophthalmoscopes or otoscopes or scope sets — Ophthalmoscopes; Otoscopes
Orthopedic splint systems — Cardboard splints; Rigid splints; Splints
Osmometers
Oxygen insufflator or its accessories — Transtracheal jet insufflators
Oxygen therapy delivery system products accessories or its supplies — Oxygen administration equipment
Patient stretchers or stretcher accessories — Stretchers
Periodontal curettes
Personal computers
Protective gloves — Bite gloves
Pulse oximeter units — Pulse oximeters
Respiratory monitoring kits or its accessories — Respiration monitors
Restraints — Bovine tail restraints; Nose tongs
Resuscitation masks or accessories — Ambu bags
Sledge hammer — Sledgehammers
Specimen collection container — Specimen collection containers
Steam autoclaves or sterilizers — Steam autoclaves; Vacuum autoclaves
Surgical calipers or rulers — Surgical calipers
Surgical retractors for general use — Surgical retractors
Surgical scalpels or knives or blades or trephines or accessories — Surgical scalpels
Suture needles
Suture removers — Suture scissors
Tablet computers
Therapeutic heating or cooling units or systems — Veterinary patient warming systems
Tourniquets
Ultrasonic cleaning equipment — Ultrasonic instrument cleaners
Urinary catheterization kit — Urinary catheters
Vacuum blood collection tubes or containers — Evacuated blood collection tubes
Veterinary blood pressure testers — Ultrasonic blood pressure monitors
Veterinary castration instruments — Veterinary emasculators
Veterinary clinical thermometers — Digital veterinary thermometers
Veterinary electrocardiograph ECG — Animal electrocardiograph ECG units
Veterinary injection or suction units or accessories — Balling guns; Veterinary suction equipment
Veterinary nail trimmers or cutters — Animal nail trimmers; Hoof trimmers
Veterinary speculums — Veterinary oral specula; Veterinary vaginal specula

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
81		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.
77		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
70		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
68		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
65		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.
60		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.
49		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
49		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.
48		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.
47		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.
38		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.
35		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
34		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.
33		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.
26		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
26		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
26		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.
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.
23		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
21		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.
20		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.
17		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.
12		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.
12		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
12		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
11		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
10		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.
9		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
9		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
6		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.
1		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.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
69		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.
69		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
63		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
63		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
60		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
56		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
53		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
53		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
53		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
53		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
50		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
50		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
47		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
47		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
47		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
47		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
47		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
44		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
41		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
41		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
41		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.
38		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
38		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
35		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
35		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
31		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
28		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
25		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
22		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
19		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
19		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
16		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
75		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
72		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
72		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
72		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.
66		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).
66		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
66		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
66		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
63		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
60		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
56		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56		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.
56		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.
56		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
53		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.
53		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.
53		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.
50		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
50		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
50		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
50		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
50		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.
50		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
50		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).
47		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
47		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
47		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).
47		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
47		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
44		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
44		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.
44		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.
44		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
41		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
41		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
35		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
35		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.
28		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
28		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
28		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
25		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.
25		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
22		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
19		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.
3		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		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
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		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
92		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
90		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
87		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
85		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
84		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
82		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
82		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.
80		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
80		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
79		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
78		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.
77		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
76		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
74		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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.
64		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.
63		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
62		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
60		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
60		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
60		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
59		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
58		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.
56		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
53		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
51		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
50		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
48		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
47		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
45		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
44		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
43		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
39		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
38		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
38		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
33		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.
32		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.
30		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
26		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
12		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.
9		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
Maintain medical facility records.
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
Position patients for treatment or examination.
Treat medical emergencies.
Prepare medications or medical solutions.
Administer non-intravenous medications.
Immunize patients.
Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
Clean medical equipment or facilities.
Collect biological specimens from patients.
Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
Process x-rays or other medical images.
Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
Treat dental problems or diseases.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Train medical providers.
Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
Order medical supplies or equipment.
Merchandise healthcare products or services.
Perform clerical work in medical settings.
Process medical billing information.
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Work Context

Percentage of Top Responses

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	Constant contact with others

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?


86	Every day
14	Once a week or more but not every day

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?


77	Extremely important
23	Very important

Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?


73	Extremely serious
20	Very serious

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?


81	Every day
14	Once a month or more but not every week

Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?


66	Very close (near touching)
34	Moderately close (at arm's length)

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?


88	Extremely important

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?


64	Very important results
25	Important results
11	Moderate results

Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?


50	Continually or almost continually
48	More than half the time

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?


78	Every day
12	Never

Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?


65	Extremely important
15	Important
14	Fairly important

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?


48	Every day
35	Once a week or more but not every day
17	Once a year or more but not every month

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?


48	Very high responsibility
26	High responsibility
18	Moderate responsibility

Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?


29	Every day
42	Once a week or more but not every day
24	Once a month or more but not every week

Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?


39	Extremely important
35	Very important
13	Important

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?


69	Every day
26	Never

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?


44	Continually or almost continually
30	More than half the time
12	Less than half the time

Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?


53	Every day
20	Once a month or more but not every week
12	Never

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?


41	Every day
27	Once a week or more but not every day
18	Once a month or more but not every week
12	Never

Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?


37	Every day
39	Once a week or more but not every day
21	Never

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?


65	Some freedom
11	Limited freedom
15	Very little freedom

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?


43	Extremely important
16	Very important
14	Important
18	Fairly important

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?


65	Some freedom
29	Limited freedom

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?


41	Every day
12	Once a week or more but not every day
21	Once a month or more but not every week
22	Once a year or more but not every month

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?


25	Every day
47	Once a week or more but not every day
11	Once a month or more but not every week
17	Never

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?


17	Very high responsibility
41	High responsibility
23	Moderate responsibility
15	Limited responsibility

Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?


34	Continually or almost continually
17	More than half the time
25	About half the time
12	Less than half the time
11	Never

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?


44	Once a week or more but not every day
33	Once a month or more but not every week
15	Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?


17	Continually or almost continually
35	More than half the time
25	About half the time
23	Less than half the time

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?


17	Continually or almost continually
23	More than half the time
34	About half the time
23	Less than half the time

Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?


35	Once a week or more but not every day
41	Once a month or more but not every week
14	Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?


46	More than half the time
33	Less than half the time

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?


12	Every day
43	Once a week or more but not every day
31	Never

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?


16	Every day
24	Once a week or more but not every day
24	Once a month or more but not every week
11	Once a year or more but not every month
25	Never

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?


34	Once a week or more but not every day
23	Once a month or more but not every week
28	Never

Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?


22	Once a week or more but not every day
27	Once a month or more but not every week
23	Once a year or more but not every month
19	Never

Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?


29	Highly competitive
29	Moderately competitive
31	Slightly competitive
11	Not at all competitive

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.


18	More than 40 hours
49	40 hours
33	Less than 40 hours

Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?


25	Every day
15	Once a year or more but not every month
48	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?


23	Once a month or more but not every week
20	Once a year or more but not every month
49	Never

Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?


53	Slightly automated
32	Not at all automated

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?


81	Less than half the time
14	Never

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?


12	Once a month or more but not every week
17	Once a year or more but not every month
60	Never

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?


46	Less than half the time
42	Never

Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?


50	Once a year or more but not every month
50	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?


12	Once a week or more but not every day
82	Never

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?


80	Never

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?


80	Never

Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?


14	Once a month or more but not every week
76	Never

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?


17	Once a year or more but not every month
73	Never

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?


89	Never

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.)


83	Not important at all

Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?


25	Once a year or more but not every month
75	Never

Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?


92	Regular (established routine, set schedule)

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?


95	Never

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?


13	Less than half the time
87	Never

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?


100	Never

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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 hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
SVP Range	(6.0 to < 7.0)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
68	Associate's degree
12	High school diploma or equivalent
11	Post-secondary certificate

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		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.
83		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.
45		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.
33		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
22		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.
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
95		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
93		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
93		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
93		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
89		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
85		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
83		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
82		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
77		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
75		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
74		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
73		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
72		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
70		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.
64		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
61		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
67		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.
61		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.
45		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
45		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.
45		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.
39		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.

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29-2052.00	Pharmacy Technicians
29-2054.00	Respiratory Therapy Technicians
29-2055.00	Surgical Technologists
31-9091.00	Dental Assistants
31-9092.00	Medical Assistants
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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2017)	$16.06 hourly, $33,400 annual
State wages

Employment (2016)	102,000 employees
Projected growth (2016-2026)	Much faster than average (15% or higher)
Projected job openings (2016-2026)	10,700
State trends

Top industries (2016)	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (92% employed in this sector) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2017 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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