# Pediatric Surgeons > Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties. - Code: 29-1243.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 29-1243) - Family: [Healthcare Practitioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-29), one of its 96 occupations - Tasks: 18 tasks (18 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1243.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/29-1243.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure. Not rated · Task 22760 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 2. Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes. Not rated · Task 22761 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 3. Consult with patient's other medical care specialists, such as cardiologist and endocrinologist, to determine if surgery is necessary. Not rated · Task 22762 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 4. Describe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area, to parents or guardians of the patient. Not rated · Task 22763 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 5. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff. Not rated · Task 22764 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 6. Examine fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, and diagnose health issues to determine need for intervention, such as surgery. Not rated · Task 22765 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 7. Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility. Not rated · Task 22766 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 8. Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk. Not rated · Task 22767 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 9. Follow established surgical techniques during the operation. Not rated · Task 22768 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 10. Inform parents and guardians of child's health problems and surgical procedures through various channels, such as in-person and telecommunication systems. Not rated · Task 22769 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 11. Interpret results of preoperative tests and physical examinations. Not rated · Task 22770 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 12. Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment. Not rated · Task 22771 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 13. Monitor patient's recovery, making follow-up visits and using postoperative assessment techniques, such as blood and imaging tests. Not rated · Task 22772 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 14. Operate on fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions. Not rated · Task 22773 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 15. Perform transplantation operations, such as organ transplants, on fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents. Not rated · Task 22774 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 16. Prepare case histories. Not rated · Task 22775 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 17. Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons. Not rated · Task 22776 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 18. Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary. 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