Surgeons
Also called:
General Surgeon, Surgeon, Physician, Orthopedic Surgeon
see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
Orthopedic Surgeon; Orthopedic Surgeon, Hand Surgery; Orthopedic Surgeon, Pediatrics; Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine Surgery; Orthopedic Surgeon, Traumatology; Surgeon, Cardiac; Surgeon, Colon and Rectal; Surgeon, Oncology; Surgeon, Peripheral Vascular; Surgeon, Thoracic
Field Surgeon; General Surgeon; Neurosurgeon; Orthopedic Surgeon; Peripheral Vascular Surgeon; Plastic Surgeon; Thoracic Surgeon
Colon Rectal Surgeon; General Surgeon; Neurological Surgery, General; Neurological Surgery, Subspecialty; Neurosurgeon; Orthopedic Surgeon; Plastic Surgeon; Surgery, General; Surgery, Subspecialty; Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
- Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
- Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
Health
- medicine and dentistry
- therapy and counseling
Business
- customer service
- human resources (HR)
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- put together small parts with your fingers
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Initiative
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You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc
- Practice management software PMS
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Computer imaging software
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doctoral/professional degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
