The appropriate protocols for handling, transporting, testing, and storing of rigid oral endoscopes, including laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes, and esophagoscopes, as well as light carriers and fiber-optic light cables, before, during, and following surgery would not be possible without the dedication of the Sterile Processing Department personnel, perioperative nurses, and surgical technologists and assistants. These persons are integral members of the surgical team; without their care and oversight of the instruments, no procedure would be successful. This CE activity will outline best practices for safe and effective inspection, processing and handling of rigid oral endoscopes, the Medical Device Manufacturers (MDM) instructions for use and guideline recommendations to ensure the instruments are patient-ready.