Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type _______________________________dye to locate abnormalities. Collect blood or tissue
samples from patients, observing principles of asep-
sis to obtain blood sample. Consult with a pathol-
ogist to determine a fi nal diagnosis when abnormal
cells are found. Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or
other bacteriological media with organisms. Cut,
stain, and mount tissue samples for examination by
pathologists. Supervise and instruct other techni-
cians and laboratory assistants. Prepare standard vol-
umetric solutions and reagents to be combined with
samples, following standardized formulas or experi-
mental procedures. Prepare vaccines and serums by
standard laboratory methods, testing for virus inac-
tivity and sterility. Test raw materials, processes, and
fi nished products to determine quality and quantity
of materials or characteristics of a substance.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 08. Health Science.
Work Group: 08.06. Medical Technology. Other
Jobs in! is Work Group: Biological Technicians;
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians; Diag-
nostic Medical Sonographers; Medical and Clini-
cal Laboratory Technologists; Medical Equipment
Preparers; Medical Records and Health Informa-
tion Technicians; Nuclear Medicine Technologists;
Opticians, Dispensing; Orthotists and Prosthetists;
Radiologic Technicians; Radiologic Technologists;
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians.
Skills: Science; Equipment Maintenance; Trou-
bleshooting; Quality Control Analysis; Operation
Monitoring; Operation and Control; Monitoring;
Installation.
Education and Training Programs: Clinical/Med-
ical Laboratory Assistant; Blood Bank Technology
Specialist; Hematology Technology/Technician;
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician; Histologic
Te c h n i c i a n. Related Knowledge/Courses: Medi-
cine and Dentistry; # erapy and Counseling; Biol-
ogy; Clerical Practices.
Work Env ironment : Indoors; disease or infections;
standing; walking and running; using hands on
objects, tools, or controls.
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
! Personality Code: RC
! Education/Training Required: Long-term
on-the-job training
! Annual Earnings: $41,450
! Beginning Wage: $27,200
! Earnings Growth Potential: Low
! Growth: 12.3%
! Annual Job Openings: 11,037
! Self-Employed: 5.0%
! Part-Time: 2.3%Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile
mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equip-
ment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and con-
veyors, used in construction, logging, and surface
mining. Test mechanical products and equipment
after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance
and compliance with manufacturers’ specifi cations.
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts. Diag-
nose faults or malfunctions to determine required
repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as
computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment
to diagnose defects. Dismantle and reassemble heavy
equipment, using hoists and hand tools. Clean, lubri-
cate, and perform other routine maintenance work
on equipment and vehicles. Examine parts for dam-
age or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints,
and technical drawings. Schedule maintenance for
industrial machines and equipment and keep equip-
ment service records. Overhaul and test machines or
equipment to ensure operating effi ciency. Assemble
gear systems and align frames and gears. Fit bear-
ings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical,
hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. Weld or sol-
der broken parts and structural members, using elec-
tric or gas welders and soldering tools. Clean parts by
spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them
in tanks of solvent. Adjust, maintain, and repair or
replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and