Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
- Tasks
- 15 tasksNot rated core or supplemental
- Family
- Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
- Code
- 29-1242.00SOC 2018: 29-1242
What the work is made of
O*NET lists these 15 tasks but has not rated them core or supplemental. Each is quoted as published, with where it came from.
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- Task 1. Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.Not ratedTask 22745Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 2. Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.Not ratedTask 22746Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 3. Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms.Not ratedTask 22747Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 4. Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.Not ratedTask 22748Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 5. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.Not ratedTask 22749Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 6. Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.Not ratedTask 22750Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 7. Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.Not ratedTask 22751Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 8. Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.Not ratedTask 22752Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 9. Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.Not ratedTask 22753Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 10. Operate on patient's musculoskeletal system to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patient's functions.Not ratedTask 22754Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 11. Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.Not ratedTask 22755Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 12. Prepare case histories.Not ratedTask 22756Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 13. Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area.Not ratedTask 22757Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 14. Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons.Not ratedTask 22758Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 15. Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.Not ratedTask 22759Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 29-1242
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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