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Endoscopy Technician

💰 Earn $45K-$65K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 12–24 Month Training

📈 3.5% Job Growth

Support life-saving procedures in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Ensure precision and safety in endoscopic procedures for optimal patient outcomes.
Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced medical setting.

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

Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.
Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.

Endoscopy Technicians Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED

Career ProspectsGood (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time1 to 2 years

Job Openings14,400 Annually

Median Earnings

$55,270 in California

$46,050 Nationally

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Vocational SchoolA vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years

Associate's DegreeAn associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 2-3 years

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