Endoscopy Technicians
Code: 31-9099.02Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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 (Alternative Job Titles)
Certified Endo Tech (Certified Endoscopy Technician)
Certified Endoscopic Reprocessor (CER)
Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER)
Certified Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessor (CFER)
Endoscope Technician (Endoscope Tech)
Endoscopy Specialty Technician (Endoscopy Specialty Tech)
Endoscopy Technician (Endoscopy Tech)
GI Tech (Gastrointestinal Technician)
Procedural Assistant (Procedural Asst)
Scope Tech (Scope Technician)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Medical software
MEDITECH software
Patient electronic medical record EMR software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Health
medicine and dentistry
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cooperation
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Frequently Asked Questions About Endoscopy Technicians
Salaries for a Endoscopy Technicians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Endoscopy Technicians in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Endoscopy Technicians include: MEDITECH software, Patient electronic medical record EMR software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Endoscopy Technicians professionals across diverse sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Endoscopy Technicians
Search AllEndoscopy Technician
York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust
scarborough
Permanent
Endoscopy Decontamination Tech - Flexible Shifts
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
hemel hempstead
Permanent
Sterile Services Technician (FT) - Endoscope Care
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
luton
Permanent
Endoscope Line Repair Technician - Precision & QA
Olympus Corporation
southend on sea
Permanent
Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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