Urologists

What the job really is

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.

At a glance

• Sector: Healthcare Practitioners
• O*NET-SOC code: 29-1229
• O*NET job zone: 5 — extensive preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• 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.

Tools and technology

Epic Systems, MEDITECH software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, eClinicalWorks EHR software, Allscripts PM, Automated external defibrillators AED, Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR, Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR, Biofeedback equipment

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Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Pediatric Surgeons
• Cardiologists
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
• General Internal Medicine Physicians
• Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• Dermatologists
• Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 5 (extensive preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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