Typical Tasks
Assess the status of post-date pregnancies to determine treatments and interventions.
Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.
Counsel women regarding the nutritional requirements of pregnancy.
Establish and follow emergency or contingency plans for mothers and newborns.
Estimate patients' due dates and re-evaluate as necessary based on examination results.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Concern for Others
Integrity
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
What key skills are needed for this job?
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Active Listening
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Common Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
