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Endoscopy Technicians - 31-9099.02

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Certified Endoscopy Technician
Certified Flex Endoscope Reprocessor
Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER)
Certified Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessor
Chief Technician

Endoscope Technician
Endoscopy Specialty Technician
Endoscopy Technician
Gastrointestinal Technician (GI Technician)

SOC Occupation Groups

31-0000	Healthcare Support Occupations
31-9000	Other Healthcare Support Occupations
31-9090	Miscellaneous Healthcare Support Occupations
31-9099.00	Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
31-9099.02	Endoscopy Technicians

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Tasks

Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
Collect specimens from patients using standard medical procedures.
Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments.
Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.
Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
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.
Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.
Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy.