Endoscopy Technicians

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Job Description

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Key Tasks

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

O*NET Information

• SOC Code: 31-9099.02
• Title: Endoscopy Technicians

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Based on O*NET Standard Occupational Classification.

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