Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type _______________________________Education and Training Programs: Colon and Rec-
tal Surgery; Critical Care Surgery; General Surgery;
Hand Surgery; Neurological Surgery/Neurosurgery;
Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery; Otolaryngology;
Pediatric Orthopedics; Pediatric Surgery; Plastic
Surgery; Sports Medicine; # oracic Surgery; Urol-
ogy; Vascular Surgery; Adult Reconstructive Ortho-
pedics (Orthopedic Surgery); Orthopedic Surgery
of the Spine. Related Knowledge/Courses: Medi-
cine and Dentistry; Biology; # erapy and Counsel-
ing; Psychology; Chemistry; Customer and Personal
Service.
Work Env ironment : Indoors; contaminants; radia-
tion; disease or infections; standing; using hands on
objects, tools, or controls.Survey Researchers
! Personality Code: ICE
! Education/Training Required: Bachelor’s
degree
! Annual Earnings: $36,820
! Beginning Wage: $17,240
! Earnings Growth Potential: Very high
! Growth: 15.9%
! Annual Job Openings: 4,959
! Self-Employed: 6.8%
! Part-Time: 12.5%Design or conduct surveys. May supervise inter-
viewers who conduct the survey in person or over
the telephone. May present survey results to cli-
ent. Prepare and present summaries and analyses of
survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets
that describe survey techniques and results. Con-
sult with clients in order to identify survey needs
and any specifi c requirements, such as special sam-
ples. Analyze data from surveys, old records, and/
or case studies, using statistical software programs.
Review, classify, and record survey data in prepara-
tion for computer analysis. Conduct research in orderTreat disea ses, injuries, a nd deformities by inva-
sive methods, such as manual manipulation, or
by using instruments and appliances. Analyze
patient’s medical history, medication allergies, physi-
cal condition, and examination results to verify oper-
ation’s necessity and to determine best procedure.
Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair
injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or
restore patients’ functions. Follow established surgi-
cal techniques during the operation. Prescribe preop-
erative and postoperative treatments and procedures,
such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation
and treatment of the patient’s operative area. Exam-
ine patient to provide information on medical condi-
tion and surgical risk. Diagnose bodily disorders and
orthopedic conditions and provide treatments, such
as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards,
and operating rooms. Direct and coordinate activ-
ities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and
other medical staff. Provide consultation and surgi-
cal assistance to other physicians and surgeons. Refer
patient to medical specialist or other practitioners
when necessary. Examine instruments, equipment,
and operating room to ensure sterility. Prepare case
histories. Manage surgery services, including plan-
ning, scheduling and coordination, determination of
procedures, and procurement of supplies and equip-
ment. Conduct research to develop and test surgical
techniques that can improve operating procedures
and outcomes.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 08. Health Science.
Work Group: 08.02. Medicine and Surgery. Other
Jobs in! is Work Group: Anesthesiologists; Family
and General Practitioners; Internists, General; Med-
ical Assistants; Medical Transcriptionists; Obste-
tricians and Gynecologists; Pediatricians, General;
Pharmacists; Pharmacy Aides; Pharmacy Techni-
cians; Physician Assistants; Psychiatrists; Registered
Nurses; Surgical Technologists.
Skills: Science; Reading Comprehension; Judgment
and Decision Making; Complex Problem Solving;
Management of Financial Resources; Critical # ink-
ing; Equipment Selection; Technology Design.