Surgical Assistants

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.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

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.

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.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

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).

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

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.

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.

The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.

The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

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Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.