31-9093.00 · Task explorer
Medical Equipment Preparers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.
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This source lists 16 tasks, including 12 marked Core and 4 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
16 tasks shown
Core · Task 4297 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
Core · Task 4299 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.
Core · Task 4294 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Record sterilizer test results.
Core · Task 4291 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
Core · Task 4293 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
Core · Task 4292 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
Core · Task 4295 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Disinfect and sterilize equipment, such as respirators, hospital beds, or oxygen or dialysis equipment, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.
Core · Task 4302 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Purge wastes from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
Core · Task 18703 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Maintain records of inventory or equipment usage and order medical instruments or supplies when inventory is low.
Core · Task 4301 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Attend hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.
Core · Task 4298 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
Core · Task 4296 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.
Supplemental · Task 4303 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Deliver equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
Supplemental · Task 18702 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Stock crash carts or other medical supplies.
Supplemental · Task 4304 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Assist hospital staff with patient care duties, such as providing transportation or setting up traction.
Supplemental · Task 4305 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Install and set up medical equipment, using hand tools.
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