Occupation information for Medical Equipment Preparers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
• Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
• Record sterilizer test results.
• Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
• Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
• Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
• Disinfect and sterilize equipment, such as respirators, hospital beds, or oxygen or dialysis equipment, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.
• Maintain records of inventory or equipment usage and order medical instruments or supplies when inventory is low.
• Stock crash carts or other medical supplies.
• Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.

Tools:

• Automated endoscope reprocessor systems AERs
• Bar code reader equipment
• Chemical or gas sterilizers
• Desktop computers
• Steam autoclaves or sterilizers

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Inventory management software
• Medical software

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