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.
Also called: Certified Endo Tech (Certified Endoscopy Technician), Certified Endoscopic Reprocessor (CER), Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), Certified Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessor (CFER), Endoscope Technician (Endoscope Tech), Endoscopic Technician (Endo Technician)
Median pay
$48,430
Pay for the broader BLS group “Healthcare Support Workers, All Other”
Pay range (10th–90th)
$34,770 – $71,470
People employed
109,740
Whole BLS group
Holland code
RCI
Realistic · Conventional · Investigative
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you prefer working indoors?
- 2.Are you OK being on your feet and moving most of the day?
- 3.Are you comfortable following clear instructions?
- 4.Are you OK repeating the same tasks most of the day?
- 5.Are you happy talking and working with people most of the day?
- 6.Do you want to stay at 40 hours a week or less?
The hard parts
- Exposure to disease or infection
- Long hours on your feet
- Mistakes can have serious consequences
Endoscopy Technicians pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (50 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, for the broader group “Healthcare Support Workers, All Other”.
What endoscopy technicians do
- 01Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
- 02Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.
- 03Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
- 04Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.
- 05Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
- 06Place devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical cautery pads, and cardiac monitoring electrodes, on patients to monitor vital signs.
Skills that matter most
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Education and Training
- Computers and Electronics
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
- Cooperation
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs a high school diploma (O*NET Job Zone 2).
- Related work experience: none.
- On-the-job training: over 1 month, up to and including 3 months.
- A certification can help.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from endoscopy technicians
- Surgical Technologists84% · —
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians84% · —
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians83% · —
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists81% · group pay
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers79% · —
Change into endoscopy technicians
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists80% · $50,290
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians78% · $45,570
- Surgical Technologists77% · $64,650
- Dental Laboratory Technicians74% · $49,610
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists74% · $50,290
Majors that lead here
- Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Radiologist Assistant
- Lactation Consultant
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- Medication Aide
- Rehabilitation Aide
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.