According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards. | 99% |
| Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures. | 98% |
| Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning. | 97% |
| Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment. | 97% |
| Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures. | 95% |
| 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. | 93% |
| Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements. | 92% |
| Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies. | 88% |
| Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills. | 87% |
| Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments. | 83% |
| Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel. | 82% |
| Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy. | 80% |
