Endoscopy Technicians

31-9099.02 Zone 2 — Some Preparation Needed

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

Also known as: Certified Endo Tech (Certified Endoscopy Technician), Certified Endoscopic Reprocessor (CER), Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), Certified Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessor (CFER), Endoscope Technician (Endoscope Tech), Endoscopic Technician (Endo Technician), Endoscopy Specialty Technician (Endoscopy Specialty Tech), Endoscopy Technician (Endoscopy Tech), ...

Annual Salary

$46,050

Median annual wage (May 2024)

$37,570 25th – 75th percentile $57,650
10th percentile $32,450
90th percentile $68,180
U.S. Employment: 103,650

Job Outlook

+3.5%

Projected growth, 2024–2034 (About average)

Annual Job Openings 14,400 per year (avg. 2024–2034)
Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

What You'd Do

  • 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.

Top Skills

Reading Comprehension 3.6
Active Listening 3.6
Critical Thinking 3.4
Social Perceptiveness 3.3
Writing 3.1
Speaking 3.1
Active Learning 3.1
Operations Monitoring 3.1

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Knowledge Areas

English Language 3.9
Customer and Personal Service 3.5
Medicine and Dentistry 3.5
Education and Training 3.4
Computers and Electronics 3.3
Production and Processing 3.0
Administration and Management 3.0
Biology 2.9

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation by education level

High School
53.9%
Certificate
30.8%
Associate's
11.5%
Some College
3.9%

Technology & Tools

Software and tools commonly used in this role

In-Demand Technologies

MEDITECH software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

Other Tools

Email software Patient electronic medical record EMR software Scheduling software

Work Styles

Personality traits and work styles important for this career

2.7
Attention to Detail
2.7
Dependability
2.4
Cooperation
2.4
Cautiousness
2.0
Integrity
1.8
Stress Tolerance
1.8
Self-Control

Key Abilities

Cognitive, physical, and sensory abilities important for this role

Near Vision 4.0
Problem Sensitivity 3.9
Oral Comprehension 3.8
Oral Expression 3.8
Written Comprehension 3.6
Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.4
Finger Dexterity 3.3
Manual Dexterity 3.3

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on this job

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials 4.6
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 4.5
Assisting and Caring for Others 4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 4.4
Documenting/Recording Information 4.4
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 4.4
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 4.2
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 4.2

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Work Environment

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
4.9
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection
4.9
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
4.8
Contact With Others
4.7
Spend Time Standing
4.7
Exposed to Disease or Infections
4.7
Physical Proximity
4.6
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
4.6
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
4.5
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
4.5
Health and Safety of Other Workers
4.2
Frequency of Decision Making
4.1

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Salary data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Outlook data: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.

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