Endoscopy Technicians

An associate's degree in endoscopy technology and one or more years of clinical experience in endoscopic procedures is usually required for endoscopy technician jobs. Technicians are detail oriented and careful and thorough in completing their tasks. They pay close attention to medical safety procedures and protocols, and are able to identify problems or issues with equipment or materials and inform medical team members of their findings.

Endoscopy technicians must have strong communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with patients, who typically have many questions and who may be nervous about the endoscopy procedure. Technicians must be able to share information in ways that help patients understand and stay calm. Technicians must also be good listeners and have clear writing skills, which will help with collecting and accurately recording patients' medical information. The job also requires physical stamina for long hours spent on one's feet, and also good hand and arm steadiness for assisting physicians during procedures by handling medical instruments and tools and collecting tissue samples and other specimens.