Will “Medical Equipment Preparers” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

78% Chance of Automation

“Medical Equipment Preparers” will probably be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #426 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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

Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.
Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
Disinfect and sterilize equipment such as respirators, hospital beds, or oxygen or dialysis equipment, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.
Attend hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.
Deliver equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
Stock crash carts or other medical supplies.
Maintain records of inventory or equipment usage and order medical instruments or supplies when inventory is low.
Assist hospital staff with patient care duties, such as providing transportation or setting up traction.
Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.
Purge wastes from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
Record sterilizer test results.
Install and set up medical equipment, using hand tools.