How do they match: Medical Equipment Preparers

  • Sterile Processing Supervisor
  • Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
  • Washing or Cleaning Apparatus Lab Worker
  • Washing or Cleaning Apparatus Laboratory Worker

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

  • Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
  • Attend hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.
  • Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
  • Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.

  • Operate medical equipment.