Also called: GI Technician, Endoscopy Tech
Prepares and cleans the camera scopes used to look inside the digestive tract and lungs.
Sets up scopes and tools before each procedure, hands instruments to the gastroenterologist, and runs the high-level disinfection that keeps every scope safe for the next patient.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma plus on-the-job training; certification (CFER) available.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Surgical Technology.
Growing faster than average. Grows with colon cancer screening.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Automated scope washers and single-use scopes may trim work; assisting in procedures and handling equipment stay hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to hospital and surgery-center endoscopy units for tech jobs
Classes: Biology, Health science CTE, Chemistry, Medical terminology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9099.
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