Endoscopy Technicians

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

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Endoscopy Technicians.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Endoscopy Technicians.