Will “Gastroenterology Technician (Gastroenterology Tech)” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.

• Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.

• Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.

• Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.

• Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.

• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy.

• Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.

• 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.

• Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.

• Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments.

• Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.

• Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.