Technicians will often be asked these tasks:

• Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
• Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Most strategists should excel at:

• Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

• Referring patients to other specialists, as needed.
• Recording patients’ health histories.
• Providing dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.
• Providing liposuction treatment to patients.
• Reading current literature, talk with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations or conferences for keeping abreast of developments in dermatology.
• Instructing interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.
• Evaluating patients for determining eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.
• Conducting or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.
• Recommending diagnostic tests based on patients’ histories and physical examination findings.
• Conducting clinical or basic researching.
• Providing therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, or comodo removal for treating age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.