O*NET-SOC 31-9099.02

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.6208/2023
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.6208/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3808/2023
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.2508/2023
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.1208/2023
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2023
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2023
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.7508/2023
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.7508/2023
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.6208/2023
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.3808/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.Core2608/2023
Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.Core2608/2023
Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.Core2608/2023
Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.Core2508/2023
Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.Core2608/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.3211/2023
Conventional4.9211/2023
Investigative4.1111/2023
Social3.2911/2023
Enterprising1.0511/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.