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Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

SOC 29-2099.00Job Zone 3 · Medium PreparationSibling-inferredv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers health technologist and technician practice in outpatient clinical and community health settings, spanning patient history intake, neuromusculoskeletal assessment, manual therapeutic procedures, and health records management across all career stages.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Patient medical histories — collect and document under direct supervision using standardized intake forms in a clinical setting.
  2. Basic anatomical terminology — recognize and apply when labeling skeletal and neuromuscular structures on intake paperwork.
  3. Electronic health record software — enter patient demographic and health history data under guidance from a supervising technician.
  4. Neuromusculoskeletal assessment protocols — observe and assist during routine evaluation procedures in an outpatient clinic.
  5. Active listening techniques — demonstrate attentiveness when receiving patient-reported symptoms during initial intake interviews.
  6. Chiropractic diagnostic concepts — identify foundational principles of spinal assessment by reviewing instructional materials and guided case studies.
  7. Patient observation skills — note and report visible signs of postural imbalance or gait irregularities to a supervising practitioner.
  8. Office suite and word processing software — draft basic clinical notes and correspondence following templates provided by the clinical team.
  9. Health and medical history questionnaires — administer standardized forms and verify completeness before forwarding to the supervising clinician.
  10. Clinical safety and hygiene protocols — follow established procedures for patient handling and workspace sanitation under direct oversight.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Medical history reviews — conduct structured patient interviews and synthesize findings into coherent summaries with limited supervision in a busy outpatient clinic.
  2. Neuromusculoskeletal functioning — evaluate range-of-motion and reflex indicators using established chiropractic diagnostic systems with routine cases.
  3. Clinical documentation — record examination findings accurately in electronic medical record software, applying consistent terminology across patient files.
  4. Patient communication — explain assessment procedures clearly and address routine questions using plain language adapted to individual patient needs.
  5. Reading comprehension of clinical literature — interpret diagnostic guidelines and protocol updates to ensure practice remains aligned with current standards.
  6. Spinal adjustment preparation — position and drape patients correctly in preparation for manual adjustment procedures performed by the supervising clinician.
  7. Observation and monitoring — track patient progress across follow-up visits and flag deviations from expected recovery trajectories for clinician review.
  8. Critical thinking in familiar cases — apply diagnostic reasoning to distinguish common musculoskeletal complaints from presentations requiring escalation.
  9. Medical software reporting tools — generate routine patient progress reports and appointment summaries using clinic-approved software platforms.
  10. Social perceptiveness — recognize subtle changes in patient affect or pain response during treatment sessions and adjust communication strategies accordingly.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Comprehensive health and medical histories — obtain, analyze, and interpret complex multi-system patient histories autonomously, integrating findings into differential assessments.
  2. Neuromusculoskeletal and spinal evaluation — independently apply chiropractic diagnostic systems to assess functioning across the full scope of common and non-routine presentations.
  3. Manual adjustment techniques — perform a coordinated series of spinal and articular adjustments to address musculoskeletal misalignment safely within scope of practice.
  4. Diagnostic judgment and decision-making — synthesize patient history, physical examination, and observational data to form evidence-informed clinical conclusions without supervisory input.
  5. Non-routine patient cases — adapt standard assessment and care protocols when atypical presentations require modified approaches in an outpatient or community health setting.
  6. Inductive and deductive clinical reasoning — identify patterns across patient data to generate and test diagnostic hypotheses, refining conclusions as new information emerges.
  7. Patient education and counseling — develop individualized explanations of diagnoses, treatment rationales, and self-care strategies using clear verbal and written communication.
  8. Interdisciplinary coordination — communicate clinical findings and referral needs effectively to physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members.
  9. Clinical writing and reporting — author detailed case notes, incident reports, and outcome summaries that meet regulatory and institutional documentation standards.
  10. Technology integration — leverage medical software, spreadsheet tools, and electronic mail platforms to manage patient records, track outcomes, and support continuity of care.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Clinical practice standards — establish and refine diagnostic and treatment protocols for the health technology team, ensuring alignment with current evidence and regulatory requirements.
  2. Staff development and training — design and deliver competency-based orientation and continuing education programs for emerging and developing technicians across the clinical organization.
  3. Quality improvement initiatives — lead systematic reviews of patient outcome data using reporting and analytics software to identify practice gaps and implement evidence-based improvements.
  4. Organizational decision-making — contribute expert clinical judgment to leadership discussions on service expansion, staffing models, and technology adoption at an organizational level.
  5. Complex case consultation — serve as the senior resource for non-routine or high-acuity patient presentations, guiding junior staff through structured clinical reasoning processes.
  6. Policy and procedure authorship — draft and maintain institution-wide clinical guidelines, safety protocols, and scope-of-practice documentation for health technology operations.
  7. Interprofessional collaboration leadership — coordinate care planning across multidisciplinary teams, representing the health technology discipline in case conferences and strategic planning meetings.
  8. Mentorship and performance oversight — evaluate technician competency through direct observation and structured feedback, supporting professional growth plans across all experience levels.
  9. Community and patient advocacy — represent organizational health services in community outreach, health education events, and professional association activities to advance public health literacy.
  10. Technology and systems leadership — evaluate, select, and oversee implementation of electronic health record, medical software, and office productivity platforms to optimize clinical workflows.

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O*NET skills
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWriting
Knowledge domains
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Abilities
Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityCautiousnessIntegrityCooperationSelf-Control
Technology
Spreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing softwareMedical softwareWeb page creation and editing software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagn
  2. Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and exam
  3. Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculos
  4. Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
CIP education codes
51.081251.081451.090351.090751.090851.091451.091551.091651.091751.092151.092251.092351.099951.1011

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