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Medical Equipment Preparers

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

Tasks
15 tasks11 core, 4 supplemental
Family
Healthcare SupportOne of its 20 occupations
Code
31-9093.00SOC 2018: 31-9093

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11 core tasks and 4 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.Core taskTask 4293Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2014
  2. Task 2. Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.Core taskTask 4292Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2014
  3. Task 3. Record sterilizer test results.Core taskTask 4294Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2014
  4. Task 4. Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.Core taskTask 4291Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2014
  5. Task 5. Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.Core taskTask 4297Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2014
  6. Task 6. Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.Core taskTask 4298Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2014
  7. Task 7. Maintain records of inventory or equipment usage and order medical instruments or supplies when inventory is low.Core taskTask 18703Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2014
  8. Task 8. Stock crash carts or other medical supplies.Core taskTask 18702Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2014
  9. Task 9. Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.Core taskTask 4296Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2014
  10. Task 10. Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.Core taskTask 4299Rated by 77 people who do the job, July 2014
  11. Task 11. Attend hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.Core taskTask 4301Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2014
  12. Task 12. Disinfect and sterilize equipment, such as respirators, hospital beds, or oxygen or dialysis equipment, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.Supplemental taskTask 4295Rated by 76 people who do the job, July 2014
  13. Task 13. Purge wastes from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.Supplemental taskTask 4302Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2014
  14. Task 14. Deliver equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.Supplemental taskTask 4303Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2014
  15. Task 15. Assist hospital staff with patient care duties, such as providing transportation or setting up traction.Supplemental taskTask 4304Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2014

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 31-9093
  3. License
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