Endoscopy Technicians
Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens.
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Salary Information
Endoscopy Technicians: $46,050 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Clean medical equipment. | General |
| Inventory medical supplies or equipment. | General |
| Prepare patient treatment areas for use. | General |
| Move patients to or from treatment areas. | General |
| Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables. | General |
| Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures. | General |
| Collect biological specimens from patients. | General |
| Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel. | General |
| Operate medical equipment. | General |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Maintenance |
| Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Attend educational events to update medical knowledge. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Patient electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Colon Hydrotherapist - Advanced | International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy | Not Available |
| Certified Colon Hydrotherapist - Foundation | International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy | Not Available |
| Certified Endoscope Reprocessor | Healthcare Sterile Processing Association | Not Available |
| Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor | Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution | Not Available |