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Endoscopy Technicians

SOC 31-9099.02

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

Zone 3 Healthcare Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.5

Active Listening

3.4

Speaking

3.4

Writing

3.2

Active Learning

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Social Perceptiveness

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.7

Education and Training

3.4

Public Safety and Security

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.0

Medicine and Dentistry

3.0

Production and Processing

2.9

Mechanical

2.7

Key Tasks

1Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.

2Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.

3Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.

4Collect specimens from patients using standard medical procedures.

5Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.

Also Known As

Certified Endoscopy Technician Certified Flex Endoscope Reprocessor Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) Certified Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessor Chief Technician Endoscope Technician Endoscopic Technician Endoscopy Specialty Technician Endoscopy Technician Gastroenterology Technician