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Career: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Job Description
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, especially those affecting the reproductive system and the process of childbirth.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. |
100
|
Treat diseases of female organs. |
100
|
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. |
100
|
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. |
100
|
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient. |
100
|
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results. |
100
|
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. |
100
|
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary. |
100
|
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians. |
97
|
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely. |
94
|
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods. |
92
|
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff. |
55
|
Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses. |
42
|
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury. |
34
|
Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
90
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
86
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
84
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
84
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
82
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
78
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
72
|
Processing Information
|
71
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
71
|
Getting Information
|
68
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
68
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
66
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
65
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
65
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
65
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
64
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
58
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
58
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
53
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
53
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
52
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
52
|
Thinking Creatively
|
51
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
51
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
50
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
46
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
44
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
43
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
42
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
41
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
41
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
39
|
Interacting With Computers
|
38
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
31
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
28
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
28
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
13
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
4
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
1
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
0
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|