Description
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
Interests
- Investigative
- Realistic
- Social
Work Values
- Achievement
- Recognition
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Achievement/Effort
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.
- Document or review patients' histories.
- Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Processing Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Technology Skills
- Medical software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Listening
- Writing
Knowledge
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Biology
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Therapy and Counseling
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Board Certified in UrologyCertifying Organization
American Board of Urology
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic SurgeryCertifying Organization
American Board of Urology
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Professional in Healthcare QualityCertifying Organization
National Association for Healthcare Quality
Type
Core
Certificate name
Cardiac CT Certificate of Advanced ProficiencyCertifying Organization
American College of Radiology
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $139,322 |
| Median (50%) | $237,545 |
| High (90%) | $338,771 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 337,000 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 350,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 4%
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