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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 31-9093.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Medical Equipment Preparers

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

What this job is about

Ensure the proper preparation and maintenance of medical equipment.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Operate steam autoclaves

    Keep records of loads completed and maintenance procedures performed.

  2. 2

    Clean instruments for sterilization

    Prepare medical instruments by cleaning them thoroughly before sterilization.

  3. 3

    Assemble surgical instrument trays

    Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays as needed.

  4. 4

    Check and stock medical supplies

    Maintain inventory records and stock crash carts or other medical supplies.

  5. 5

    Deliver equipment to locations

    Transport medical equipment to specified hospital locations or patients' residences.

Tools used in this work
eClinicalWorks EHR softwareKronos Workforce TimekeeperMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.