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Job Description

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

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1069.12

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Urologists”.

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Tasks for “Acute Care Physician”

Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, and laser techniques.
Document or review patients' histories.
Perform brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or photodynamic therapy to treat prostate or other cancers.
Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines and 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.
Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.
Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
Teach or train medical and clinical staff.
Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.
Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, and radium emanation tubes.
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.

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