Obstetricians and Gynecologists - 29-1064.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, especially those affecting the reproductive system and the process of childbirth.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Gynecologist
  • Obstetrician

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  • Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  • Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  • Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  • Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  • Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  • Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  • Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  • Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  • Treat diseases of female organs.

Detailed Work Activities

  • administer anesthetics
  • administer injections
  • administer medications or treatments
  • analyze medical data
  • analyze patient activity
  • calculate medical dosages
  • collect clinical data
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct complete physical examinations
  • conduct medical tests
  • conduct patient assessments
  • counsel patients concerning diet
  • deliver babies
  • diagnose medical condition of patient
  • document medical prognosis
  • draw blood
  • follow confidentiality procedures
  • follow dental or medical office procedures
  • follow examining room procedures
  • follow infectious materials procedures
  • follow institutional care procedures
  • follow life support procedures
  • follow operating room procedures
  • follow patient care procedures
  • follow surgical procedures
  • identify body response variations
  • interpret medical laboratory test results
  • interpret x-rays
  • make decisions
  • make presentations on health or medical issues
  • observe patient condition
  • obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
  • order medical laboratory tests
  • perform minor surgery
  • prepare patient reports
  • prepare reports for management
  • prepare required government reports
  • prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment
  • recognize childhood diseases
  • recognize physical or emotional abuse
  • record medical history or data
  • refer patients to community resources
  • take vital signs
  • treat medical condition of patient
  • understand properties or composition of drugs
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use clinical problem solving techniques
  • use counseling techniques
  • use emergency medical procedures
  • use emergency medical treatment procedures
  • use grief counseling techniques
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use knowledge of medical terminology
  • use medical diagnostic techniques
  • use medical equipment in direct patient care
  • use research methodology procedures in health care
  • use sanitation practices in health care settings
  • write technical health or medical documents