Occupation information for Endoscopy Technicians District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• 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.

Tools:

• Blood collection syringes
• Bronchoscopes
• Cardiac output CO monitoring units
• Endoscope maintenance units
• Endoscopic instrument sets

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Electronic mail software
• Medical software
• Office suite software
• Presentation software

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