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Medical Equipment Preparers

SOC 31-9093.00

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

Zone 2 Healthcare Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.5

Monitoring

3.4

Quality Control Analysis

3.4

Active Listening

3.2

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Reading Comprehension

3.1

Speaking

3.1

Troubleshooting

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.5

English Language

3.9

Biology

3.4

Production and Processing

3.2

Public Safety and Security

3.1

Clerical

3.0

Chemistry

2.9

Mechanical

2.7

Key Tasks

1Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.

2Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.

3Record sterilizer test results.

4Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.

5Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.

Also Known As

Bandage Maker Central Processing Technician (CPT) Central Service Technician (CST) Central Sterile Supply Technician (CSS Technician) Central Sterile Technician Central Sterilization Technician Central Supply Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) Clinical Laboratory Aide