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Medical Equipment Preparers

Median Salary
45,280
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

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What is the job outlook?

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$26,100

10%

$45,280

Median

$59,960

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    43%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    31%

  • Bachelor's degree

    15%

  • Some college

    4%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

  • Master's degree

    1%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Biology
  • Production and Processing
  • Administrative

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.