# Urologists > Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands. - Code: 29-1229.03 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 29-1229) - Family: [Healthcare Practitioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-29), one of its 96 occupations - Tasks: 14 tasks (14 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1229.03 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/29-1229.03.json ## What the work is made of 1. 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. Core task · Task 17295 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 2. Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury. Core task · Task 17294 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 3. Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer. Core task · Task 17293 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 4. Document or review patients' histories. Core task · Task 17283 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 5. Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury. Core task · Task 17289 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 6. Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques. Core task · Task 17287 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 7. Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals. Core task · Task 17284 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 8. Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes. Core task · Task 17288 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 9. Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care. Core task · Task 17286 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 10. Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries. Core task · Task 17291 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 11. Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems. Core task · Task 17290 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 12. Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice. Core task · Task 17285 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 13. Teach or train medical and clinical staff. Core task · Task 17282 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2023 14. Perform brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or photodynamic therapy to treat prostate or other cancers. 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