Endoscopy technician, Kaihangarau taputapu tirotiro ki roto
Endoscopy technicians support physicians and nurses by preparing, cleaning and maintaining the equipment used during endoscopy procedures.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$58K to $73K
Most common
$77K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Endoscopy technicians
- usually work shifts, including nights and weekends
- usually work in hospitals and health centres
- need to be methodical, organised and safety conscious
Tasks
- Clean medical equipment.
- Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
- Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
- Collect biological specimens from patients.
- Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
- Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Attend educational events to update medical knowledge.
- Operate medical equipment.
- Move patients to or from treatment areas.
- Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.
You need a qualification to become a endoscopy technician.
You need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 4)
- to pass a police check
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 3)
- experience similar work
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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