Medical Oncologist

Overview

Investigates, diagnoses and treats patients with cancer using chemotherapy and biological therapy. Registration or licensing is required. Gynaecological, Radiation and Surgical Oncologists are excluded from this occupation. Gynaecological Oncologists are included in Unit Group 2539 Other Medical Practitioners, in Occupation 253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Radiation Oncologists are included in Unit Group 2539 Other Medical Practitioners, in Occupation 253918 Radiation Oncologist. Surgical Oncologists are included in Unit Group 2535 Surgeons, in Occupation 253511 Surgeon (General).

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks

• examining patients to determine the nature and extent of problems after referral from General Medical Practitioners and other medical specialists, and undertaking laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
• analysing test results and other medical information to make diagnoses
• prescribing and administering drugs, and remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures
• recording medical information and data
• reporting specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities
• may admit or refer patients to hospitals
• may consult other medical specialists

Alternative Titles

• Medical Oncology Physician

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