31-9099.02

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.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Healthcare Support
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
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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.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
66%
Active Listening
66%
Critical Thinking
60%
Social Perceptiveness
56%
Speaking
53%
Active Learning
53%
Writing
53%
Operations Monitoring
53%
Monitoring
53%
Time Management
50%
Operation and Control
50%
Instructing
50%
Service Orientation
50%
Complex Problem Solving
50%
Coordination
50%
Judgment and Decision Making
50%
Repairing
47%
Troubleshooting
47%
Equipment Maintenance
47%
Learning Strategies
44%
Quality Control Analysis
44%
Systems Analysis
38%
Persuasion
35%
Equipment Selection
35%
Management of Personnel Resources
31%
Systems Evaluation
31%
Mathematics
25%
Negotiation
25%
Management of Material Resources
22%
Science
19%
Technology Design
16%
Management of Financial Resources
13%
Programming
6%
Operations Analysis
6%
Installation
0%

Knowledge

English Language
71%
Customer and Personal Service
62%
Medicine and Dentistry
62%
Education and Training
60%
Computers and Electronics
58%
Production and Processing
50%
Administration and Management
49%
Biology
48%
Administrative
47%
Public Safety and Security
47%
Mechanical
41%
Psychology
41%
Chemistry
40%
Personnel and Human Resources
38%
Engineering and Technology
36%
Telecommunications
31%
Mathematics
30%
Economics and Accounting
29%
Communications and Media
28%
Law and Government
28%
Sociology and Anthropology
27%
Therapy and Counseling
27%
Foreign Language
26%
Transportation
25%
Physics
21%
Philosophy and Theology
18%
Sales and Marketing
18%
Design
17%
Geography
16%
Building and Construction
12%
History and Archeology
10%
Food Production
9%
Fine Arts
4%

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Abilities

Near Vision
75%
Problem Sensitivity
72%
Oral Expression
69%
Oral Comprehension
69%
Written Comprehension
66%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
60%
Deductive Reasoning
56%
Speech Recognition
56%
Finger Dexterity
56%
Information Ordering
56%
Manual Dexterity
56%
Control Precision
53%
Category Flexibility
53%
Speech Clarity
53%
Written Expression
53%
Selective Attention
53%
Multilimb Coordination
50%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Inductive Reasoning
50%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Far Vision
47%
Visualization
47%
Visual Color Discrimination
44%
Time Sharing
44%
Fluency of Ideas
41%
Static Strength
41%
Trunk Strength
41%
Extent Flexibility
38%
Memorization
38%
Rate Control
35%
Reaction Time
31%
Wrist-Finger Speed
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
28%
Mathematical Reasoning
28%
Depth Perception
28%
Dynamic Strength
28%
Speed of Closure
28%
Response Orientation
28%
Number Facility
28%
Stamina
25%
Originality
25%
Gross Body Coordination
25%
Auditory Attention
22%
Spatial Orientation
19%
Gross Body Equilibrium
19%
Explosive Strength
16%
Peripheral Vision
13%
Speed of Limb Movement
13%
Glare Sensitivity
13%
Night Vision
10%
Sound Localization
10%
Dynamic Flexibility
3%

Work Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
90%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
88%
Assisting and Caring for Others
87%
Documenting/Recording Information
86%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
86%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
84%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
81%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
81%
Handling and Moving Objects
78%
Training and Teaching Others
77%
Controlling Machines and Processes
76%
Performing General Physical Activities
75%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
75%
Getting Information
73%
Working with Computers
71%
Processing Information
70%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
68%
Coaching and Developing Others
66%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
65%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
63%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
61%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
60%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
59%
Developing and Building Teams
59%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
58%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
57%
Analyzing Data or Information
56%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
55%
Thinking Creatively
55%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
53%
Performing Administrative Activities
52%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
52%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
50%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
49%
Scheduling Work and Activities
48%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
47%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
46%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
41%
Staffing Organizational Units
40%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
35%
Selling or Influencing Others
26%

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

97%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

96%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

95%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

93%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

92%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

92%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

91%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

91%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

88%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

88%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

80%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

78%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

77%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

73%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

73%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

72%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

71%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

68%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

68%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

66%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

64%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

63%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

62%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

62%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

62%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

58%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

58%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

54%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

54%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

53%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

49%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

43%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

40%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

40%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

39%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

38%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

36%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

36%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

30%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

24%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

21%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

19%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

17%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

16%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

15%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

13%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

8%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

6%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

2%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

1%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

0%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

0%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

54%

Post-secondary certificate

31%

Associate's degree

12%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

89

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

65

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

52

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

38

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

1

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
89%
Dependability
88%
Cooperation
81%
Cautiousness
80%
Integrity
66%
Stress Tolerance
60%
Self-Control
59%
Adaptability
40%
Sincerity
40%
Achievement Orientation
39%
Perseverance
39%
Social Orientation
38%
Empathy
34%
Self-Confidence
32%
Optimism
31%
Intellectual Curiosity
29%
Initiative
27%
Humility
26%

Work Values

Support
78%
Relationships
61%
Achievement
45%
Recognition
45%
Working Conditions
42%
Independence
33%

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