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Surgeons

SOC 29-1067.00

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.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.1

Complex Problem Solving

4.1

Judgment and Decision Making

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Active Learning

3.9

Monitoring

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Medicine and Dentistry

4.8

Customer and Personal Service

4.5

English Language

4.5

Biology

4.3

Education and Training

4.0

Psychology

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.6

Personnel and Human Resources

3.6

Key Tasks

1Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.

2Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.

3Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.

4Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.

5Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area.

Also Known As

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