Occupation information for Urologists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Internship/residency

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• 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.

Tools:

• Cystoscopes or cystourethroscopes
• Endoscopic clamp or dissector or grasper or forceps
• Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echocardiograph or echocardiograph units for general diagnostic use
• Surgical lasers
• Surgical lithotripters

Technology:

• Electronic mail software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Medical software
• Office suite software
• Presentation software

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