20 Jobs Where The Result Of An Employee's Mistake Will Be Serious If Not Readily Correctable

by Jacob Brown

Monday, January 25, 2016

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Everyone make mistakes. It's part of life. However, that doesn't make it any easier to recover (in the eyes of others and within yourself) when you misstep at work. We're not talking about navigating a difference of opinion here, but rather an actual error that's plain as day for all to see and know.

It can be hard to move through a time or situation when a mistake has been made It's really important to not only admit to it but also recover and handle your mistakes in a positive way. There are some jobs when where a mistake, it not properly corrected can lead to serious consequences, such as lost of company revenue or even affect other people physically and mentally.

The jobs where the result of an employee's mistake will be serious if not readily correctable are listed below.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. They may also diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. They may also perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators
Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators operate railroad track switches. Couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Signal engineers by hand or flagging. They may also inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes.
Median Annual Salary: $47,670 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 9.42%

Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers
Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
Median Annual Salary: $32,400

Railroad conductors and yardmasters
Railroad conductors and yardmasters coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.
Median Annual Salary: $49,770 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 6.9%

Nuclear power reactor operators
Nuclear power reactor operators operate or control nuclear reactors. Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs. Implement emergency procedures when needed. They may also respond to abnormalities, determine cause, and recommend corrective action.
Median Annual Salary: $75,650 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 18.91%

Power distributors and dispatchers
Power distributors and dispatchers coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
Median Annual Salary: $68,900

Hoist and winch operators
Hoist and winch operators operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
Median Annual Salary: $37,670

Physician assistants
Physician assistants provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. They may also, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
Median Annual Salary: $86,410 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 38.99%

Rotary drill operators, oil and gas
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.
Median Annual Salary: $51,980

Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers
Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment at emergency response centers. Receive reports from the public of crimes, disturbances, fires, and medical or police emergencies. Relay information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. They may also maintain contact with caller until responders arrive.
Median Annual Salary: $35,370 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 17.82%

Crane and tower operators
Crane and tower operators operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
Median Annual Salary: $46,230

Medical and clinical laboratory technologists
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. They may also train or supervise staff.
Median Annual Salary: $56,130 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 11.91%

Veterinary technologists and technicians
Veterinary technologists and technicians perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. They may also assist a veterinarian during surgery.
Median Annual Salary: $29,710 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 35.77%

Animal control workers
Animal control workers handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Median Annual Salary: $32,050 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 9.05%

Elevator installers and repairers
Elevator installers and repairers assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
Median Annual Salary: $70,910 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 9.21%

Pharmacy technicians
Pharmacy technicians prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. They may also measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
Median Annual Salary: $28,400 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 30.57%

Subway and streetcar operators
Subway and streetcar operators operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. They may also handle fares.
Median Annual Salary: $56,880 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 18.75%

Chemical plant and system operators
Chemical plant and system operators control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
Median Annual Salary: $55,490

Radiation therapists
Radiation therapists provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. They may also assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Median Annual Salary: $74,980 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 27.1%

Continuous mining machine operators
Continuous mining machine operators operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors or into shuttle cars in a continuous operation.
Median Annual Salary: $48,750