Urologists

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Job Description

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Key Tasks

• Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
• Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
• Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
• Document or review patients' histories.
• Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
• Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques.
• Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
• Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes.
• Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
• Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
• Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.
• Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.
• Teach or train medical and clinical staff.
• Perform brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or photodynamic therapy to treat prostate or other cancers.

O*NET Information

• SOC Code: 29-1229.03
• Title: Urologists

Related Occupations

Based on O*NET Standard Occupational Classification.

Career Resources

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