According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| 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. | 97% |
| Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury. | 96% |
| Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer. | 95% |
| Document or review patients' histories. | 95% |
| Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury. | 95% |
| Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques. | 94% |
| Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals. | 93% |
| Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes. | 93% |
| Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries. | 92% |
| Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care. | 92% |
| Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems. | 90% |
| Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice. | 86% |
| Teach or train medical and clinical staff. | 85% |
| Perform brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or photodynamic therapy to treat prostate or other cancers. | 77% |
