Endoscopy Technicians

What the job really is

Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens.

At a glance

• Sector: Healthcare Support
• O*NET-SOC code: 31-9099
• O*NET job zone: 2 — some preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
• Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.
• Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
• Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.
• Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
• Place devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical cautery pads, and cardiac monitoring electrodes, on patients to monitor vital signs.
• Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
• Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
• Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments.
• Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.
• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy.

Tools and technology

MEDITECH software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Automated blood pressure cuffs, Automated endoscope washers, Blood drawing syringes, Bronchoscopes, Cardiac monitoring equipment, Desktop computers, Digital patient thermometers

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Surgical Technologists
• Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
• Surgical Assistants
• Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
• Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
• Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 2 (some preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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