Endoscopy Technicians

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
• Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
• Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
• Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.
• Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.
• Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
• Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
• Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.
• 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.
• 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.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)