29-1229.03

Urologists

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

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
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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.
  • Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
  • Document or review patients' histories.
  • 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.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
85%
Critical Thinking
81%
Judgment and Decision Making
81%
Writing
78%
Active Listening
78%
Speaking
75%
Complex Problem Solving
75%
Active Learning
72%
Social Perceptiveness
72%
Monitoring
72%
Time Management
66%
Science
66%
Systems Analysis
63%
Coordination
60%
Service Orientation
60%
Systems Evaluation
56%
Instructing
53%
Management of Personnel Resources
53%
Learning Strategies
53%
Persuasion
50%
Operations Monitoring
50%
Negotiation
47%
Mathematics
44%
Quality Control Analysis
38%
Operation and Control
31%
Management of Material Resources
28%
Management of Financial Resources
25%
Troubleshooting
22%
Programming
16%
Equipment Selection
13%
Technology Design
10%
Operations Analysis
6%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
100%
Biology
94%
English Language
82%
Education and Training
74%
Therapy and Counseling
72%
Administration and Management
71%
Psychology
69%
Customer and Personal Service
68%
Chemistry
65%
Computers and Electronics
62%
Personnel and Human Resources
60%
Mathematics
55%
Administrative
55%
Economics and Accounting
55%
Law and Government
53%
Telecommunications
53%
Sociology and Anthropology
52%
Public Safety and Security
50%
Communications and Media
45%
Sales and Marketing
43%
Physics
41%
Foreign Language
39%
Production and Processing
38%
Engineering and Technology
36%
Mechanical
30%
Geography
24%
Philosophy and Theology
23%
Transportation
20%
History and Archeology
18%
Design
14%
Building and Construction
7%
Fine Arts
3%
Food Production
0%

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Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
94%
Written Comprehension
85%
Written Expression
81%
Deductive Reasoning
81%
Oral Expression
81%
Oral Comprehension
81%
Inductive Reasoning
81%
Near Vision
75%
Speech Clarity
72%
Information Ordering
72%
Speech Recognition
69%
Category Flexibility
66%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
60%
Fluency of Ideas
60%
Flexibility of Closure
60%
Control Precision
56%
Selective Attention
56%
Perceptual Speed
53%
Finger Dexterity
53%
Speed of Closure
53%
Originality
53%
Memorization
50%
Time Sharing
50%
Manual Dexterity
50%
Visual Color Discrimination
50%
Far Vision
47%
Visualization
47%
Mathematical Reasoning
44%
Multilimb Coordination
44%
Trunk Strength
44%
Number Facility
44%
Hearing Sensitivity
38%
Depth Perception
38%
Response Orientation
35%
Auditory Attention
31%
Stamina
31%
Static Strength
31%
Reaction Time
25%
Extent Flexibility
25%
Dynamic Strength
25%
Gross Body Equilibrium
25%
Wrist-Finger Speed
25%
Rate Control
25%
Gross Body Coordination
25%
Speed of Limb Movement
16%
Sound Localization
13%
Glare Sensitivity
13%
Night Vision
10%
Peripheral Vision
10%
Spatial Orientation
10%
Explosive Strength
3%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Documenting/Recording Information
99%
Assisting and Caring for Others
97%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
94%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
93%
Processing Information
92%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
92%
Getting Information
91%
Analyzing Data or Information
90%
Working with Computers
90%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
88%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
87%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
86%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
82%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
82%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
82%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
81%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
78%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
77%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
74%
Thinking Creatively
74%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
73%
Scheduling Work and Activities
73%
Controlling Machines and Processes
73%
Performing Administrative Activities
72%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
70%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
66%
Training and Teaching Others
65%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
64%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
63%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
62%
Handling and Moving Objects
61%
Coaching and Developing Others
61%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
57%
Performing General Physical Activities
57%
Staffing Organizational Units
54%
Developing and Building Teams
54%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
52%
Selling or Influencing Others
49%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
37%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
35%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
32%

Work Context

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

100%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

100%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

100%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

100%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

100%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

99%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

96%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

94%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

94%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

94%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

93%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

93%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

92%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

89%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

86%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

84%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

84%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

84%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

84%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

82%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

81%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

77%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

72%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

69%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

62%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

61%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

58%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

57%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

54%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

54%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

47%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

43%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

41%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

38%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

36%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

34%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

33%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

21%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

21%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

20%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

17%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

17%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

14%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

11%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

9%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

8%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

3%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

2%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

2%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

0%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

0%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

0%

Education

Post-doctoral training

64%

Doctoral degree

33%

Professional degree

2%

Interests

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

98

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

69

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

69

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

40

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

22

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

4

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
100%
Cautiousness
87%
Integrity
81%
Intellectual Curiosity
80%
Dependability
77%
Self-Control
77%
Achievement Orientation
70%
Perseverance
69%
Cooperation
68%
Innovation
60%
Empathy
57%
Stress Tolerance
57%
Social Orientation
49%
Self-Confidence
48%
Initiative
42%
Sincerity
35%
Optimism
33%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
31%
Adaptability
30%
Humility
27%
Leadership Orientation
25%

Work Values

Achievement
83%
Recognition
83%
Working Conditions
81%
Independence
72%
Relationships
72%
Support
72%

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