Urologists

What the job involves

• Examines patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimates and explains risks to patients, and selects the best operational procedures
• Reviews reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories
• Consults with anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients
• Performs surgical operations
• Examines instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed
• Instructs other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements
• Prescribes post-operative care, and observes and investigates patients' progress
• Maintains records of operations performed
• May specialise in particular types of operations

Key values of workers in Urologists

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Top skills required for workers in Urologists

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.