Endoscopy Technicians
SOC: 31-9099.02 · Job Zone 3 (Medium preparation)
Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$46,050
per year
Mean Wage
$48,760
per year
Employment
104K
workers
Wage Range
$32,450 - $68,180
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
12 tasks analyzed
Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
Collect specimens from patients using standard medical procedures.
Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.
Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
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.
Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements. | - | - | - | |
| Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures. | - | - | - | |
| Collect specimens from patients using standard medical procedures. | - | - | - | |
| Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment. | - | - | - | |
| Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning. | - | - | - | |
| Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills. | - | - | - | |
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies. | - | - | - | |
| Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments. | - | - | - | |
| Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy. | - | - | - |
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