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Urologists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
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This source lists 14 tasks, including 14 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2023.
14 tasks shown
Core · Task 17295 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
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.
Core · Task 17294 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
Core · Task 17293 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
Core · Task 17283 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Document or review patients' histories.
Core · Task 17289 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
Core · Task 17287 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques.
Core · Task 17284 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
Core · Task 17288 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes.
Core · Task 17286 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
Core · Task 17291 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
Core · Task 17290 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.
Core · Task 17285 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.
Core · Task 17282 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Teach or train medical and clinical staff.
Core · Task 17292 · 08/2023 · Incumbent
Perform brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or photodynamic therapy to treat prostate or other cancers.
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