Medical Equipment Preparers
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
17 tasks analyzed
Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
Record sterilizer test results.
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed. | - | - | - |
| Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization. | - | - | - |
| Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed. | - | - | - |
| Record sterilizer test results. | - | - | - |
| Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$46,490
per year
Mean Wage
$48,990
per year
Employment
73K
workers
Wage Range
$35,400 - $67,070
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Explore other career paths
Compare displacement risk across occupations and find careers with stronger long-term prospects.
Unlock full analysis
- Career recommendations & strategies
- Full skill & task breakdowns
- Score history & personalized action plan
Awaiting Assessment
This occupation has 17 tasks in the database and is queued for the next scoring run. Risk scores, protective factors, and skill gaps will appear once the assessment completes.