Endoscopy Technicians

Also Called: Certified Endoscopy Technician, Endoscopy Technician (Endo Technician), Gastrointestinal Technician (GI Technician)

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$31,630

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Endoscopy Technicians do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Health Care

Training Program Areas:

Clinical Medical Assistant • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse • Nurse Assistant • Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide • OCT-Only Health Care • Patient Care Technician

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Standing
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Endoscope maintenance units or accessories
  • Flexible endoscopes or accessories or related products
  • Endoscopic printers or accessories
  • Wheelchairs
  • Endoscopic snares or snare wires or accessories

Technology

Medical software
MEDITECH software
Patient electronic medical record EMR software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writing

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Safety and Government
public safety and security

Education

  • 42% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 42% Post-secondary certificate
  • 13% Some college, no degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Endoscopy Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Dental Assistants

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

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Surgical Technologists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Exercise Physiologists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Allergists & Immunologists

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Arecibo Job Corps

    Garrochales, Puerto Rico

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Adventist University of Health Sciences

    Orlando, FL

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for Others
  • Self Control

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention

This is what Endoscopy Technicians across the country typically make.

$15.21 / hour
$31,630 /year

Entry Level

$21.39 / hour
$44,490 /year

Median Level

$31.37 / hour
$65,250 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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