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Endoscopy Technicians in Puerto Rico

Thinking about a career as an Endoscopy Technicians in Puerto Rico? Below are the key facts. All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

What do Endoscopy Technicians Make in Puerto Rico?

For a endoscopy technicians working in Puerto Rico, the typical annual salary is $27,940 per year (or roughly $13.43/hour).Annual wages span from $21,010 at the 10th percentile to $58,700 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$21,010	$10.10
25th percentile	$23,640	$11.37
Median (50th)	$27,940	$13.43
75th percentile	$43,420	$20.87
90th percentile	$58,700	$28.22

The job concentration index in Puerto Rico compared to the national average — is 0.97.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, endoscopy technicians earn a median of $40,643 per year ($19.54/hour), lower than the Puerto Rico median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 657,371 endoscopy technicians in the U.S.. In Puerto Rico alone, about 620 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 940 endoscopy technicians.

Top Puerto Rico Metros for Endoscopy Technicians

These are the Puerto Rico metros with the most endoscopy technicians in Puerto Rico.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	520	$29,120
Ponce, PR	40	$21,010

Top States for Endoscopy Technicians Employment

These states have the highest employment of endoscopy technicians work.

State	Number Employed
California	16,060
Texas	10,520
Florida	6,850
Louisiana	5,240
New York	4,080
Minnesota	3,740
Missouri	3,400
Arizona	3,390
Maryland	3,290
Pennsylvania	3,100
Washington	3,040
New Jersey	2,970
Colorado	2,880
North Carolina	2,760
Michigan	2,480
Illinois	2,310
Oregon	2,280
Georgia	1,950
Virginia	1,930
Wisconsin	1,840

Highest-Paying States for Endoscopy Technicians

Where endoscopy technicians earn the most: endoscopy technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$72,700
Alaska	$65,420
Washington	$59,010
Massachusetts	$58,580
Delaware	$57,200
California	$55,270
Kansas	$53,770
New York	$51,670
New Mexico	$51,190
Nevada	$49,620

Skills

Key endoscopy technicians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for endoscopy technicians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Endoscopy Technicians typically:

• Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
• Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.
• Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
• Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.
• Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
• 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.
• Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
• Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
• Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments.
• Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.
• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy.

Work Activities

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Training and Teaching Others
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Performing General Physical Activities

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: MEDITECH software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Health/Medical Admin Services
• Allied Health Services
• Health Aids & Attendants

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Related Careers

Other careers like endoscopy technicians include:

• Anesthesiologist Assistants
• Radiation Therapists
• Respiratory Therapists
• Acute Care Nurses
• Cardiologists
• Radiologists

Also Known As

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), Endoscopy Specialty Technician (Endoscopy Specialty Tech), Endoscopy Technician (Endoscopy Tech), GI Tech (Gastrointestinal Technician), Gastroenterology Technician (Gastroenterology Tech), Procedural Assistant (Procedural Asst), Scope Tech (Scope Technician).

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 31-9099.02