Endoscopy Technicians
In the Endoscopy Technicians occupation, workers maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. O*NET rates it as some preparation, which usually means a few months to a year of learning on the job. It leans on reading comprehension, active listening, and critical thinking. The job can ask you to clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards. On the six-type interest model it reads RCI, meaning hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world comes first, followed by orderly work with data, records and clear procedures. It tends to suit people who want hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world, and it offers little for anyone seeking creative work with room for original expression.
What they do
Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens.
Main tasks
- 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.
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Writing
- Speaking
Who this career fits
May suit you if
- You like ending the day with a physical result you can point to.
- You like clear rules and getting the details right.
- You want to start work after a short stretch of training.
- You are comfortable relying on reading comprehension and active listening.
May not suit you if
- You would rather stay away from physical, hands-on tasks.
- You need creative expression to be a big part of your day. Artistic rates 1.0 out of 7 here.
- You want a career built on years of advanced study.
Interest profile
O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code RCI takes the three highest, and Realistic comes first here.
Preparation
Some preparation. Most people start with a high school diploma, then learn from experienced coworkers over a few months to a year.
Most-reported requirement in the O*NET survey: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED). This reflects what workers reported most often and is not a legal minimum. Licensing rules can differ by state or industry, so confirm what applies where you plan to work.
Also called
- Certified Endo Tech (Certified Endoscopy Technician)
- Certified Endoscopic Reprocessor (CER)
- Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER)
- Certified Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessor (CFER)
- Endoscope Technician (Endoscope Tech)
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