What is an Endoscope Reprocessing Technician?

Endoscope Reprocessing Technicians are vital to patient safety and infection control in healthcare settings.
Graduates are trained to operate sterilization equipment and manage sensitive medical instruments, including disassembly,
decontamination, sterilization, inspection, and reassembly of endoscopes.

Program prepares students for the following certifications:

• Endoscope Reprocessing: CER, CFER 

Learn more at myhspa.org and cbspd.net.

Semester Program Begins

Summer Semester

•     Format: Hybrid (On-campus & Clinical) 
•     Class Times:

           •     Day: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Clinical: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
           •    Evening: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Clinical: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 

•     Class Schedule: Class on Tuesday and Thursday; Clinicals: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 
 

Admissions and Application Process

  1. Apply to Gwinnett Technical College at www.gwinnetttech.edu, submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work.

  2. Applicants must be CSPDT certified, or CRCST certified, or have a Central Processing Certificate from a TCSG College

  3. Take the ACCUPLACER test if required.

  4. All applicants are required to submit a program advisement form prior to the deadline: March 22. Forms are available here: http://www.gwinnettTech.edu/enrollment/forms-documents/

  5. Attend a mandatory post-deadline meeting. 

  6. Complete background check and drug screening; and immunizations form.

  7. Preference for GTC CS Certificate holders or relevant work experience 

•     Background check & drug screen: $90 
•     Immunizations (incl. COVID-19): $200-$300 
•     BLS Certification: $50-$70 
•     Books: $85-$100 
•     Uniforms & Supplies: Varies 
•     GTC Student ID required 

Enrollment Support Center in Building A at the Lawrenceville campus or Building A-NF at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus or email

at healthteam@GwinnettTech.edu .

Information Sessions
 

4^th Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m., Building C, Room 305, Lawrenceville Campus

*November session will be held on the 3rd Thursday *No information session July and December*

Please contact Josh Vejar (jvejar@gwinnetttech.edu) for any further questions

2023 Median Pay, for the entire

U.S., for all levels of experience

$45,280 per year / $21.77 per hour

(his reflects the national median across all experience levels.)

Career Overview 

Endoscope Reprocessing Technicians are critical to infection prevention and patient safety. They ensure endoscopes and related equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained according to strict industry standards.

Key Responsibilities 

•     Clean, disinfect, and reassemble endoscopes and accessories 
•     Maintain and operate sterilization equipment 
•     Inspect instruments for functionality and safety 
•     Perform quality assurance testing 
•     Adhere to infection control protocols 
•     Occasionally transport specimens and supplies 

•     Typically located in centralized sterile processing areas 
•     Fast-paced, physically active settings 
•     Requires standing, lifting, and repetitive motion 
•     Exposure to chemicals, heat, noise, and biological hazards

Job Requirements / Physical Demands

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