# 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.

- Code: 31-9099.02 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 31-9099)
- Family: [Healthcare Support](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-31), one of its 20 occupations
- Tasks: 12 tasks (12 core)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/31-9099.02
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/31-9099.02.json

## What the work is made of

1. Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.  
   Core task · Task 17519 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
2. Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.  
   Core task · Task 17527 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
3. Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.  
   Core task · Task 17521 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
4. Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.  
   Core task · Task 17523 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
5. Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.  
   Core task · Task 17525 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
6. 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.  
   Core task · Task 17530 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
7. Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.  
   Core task · Task 17522 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
8. Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.  
   Core task · Task 17520 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
9. Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.  
   Core task · Task 17526 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
10. Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments.  
   Core task · Task 17528 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
11. Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.  
   Core task · Task 17524 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
12. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy.  
   Core task · Task 17529 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023

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## Where this comes from

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