Salary Breakdown
Medical Equipment Preparers
Average
$37,840
ANNUAL
$18.19
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,340
ANNUAL
$14.11
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,380
ANNUAL
$17.97
HOURLY
Expert Level
$48,160
ANNUAL
$23.16
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Medical Equipment Preparers
1,260
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Medical Equipment Preparers
Supporting Programs
Medical Equipment Preparers
Top Expected Tasks
Medical Equipment Preparers
01
Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
02
Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
03
Record sterilizer test results.
04
Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
05
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
06
Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
07
Maintain records of inventory or equipment usage and order medical instruments or supplies when inventory is low.
08
Stock crash carts or other medical supplies.
09
Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.
10
Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.
11
Disinfect and sterilize equipment, such as respirators, hospital beds, or oxygen or dialysis equipment, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Medical Equipment Preparers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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