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Medical equipment preparers sterilize laboratory and healthcare equipment.

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They use a machine called a steam autoclave

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to clean equipment to medical standards,

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and keep detailed records to ensure procedures are followed to the letter.

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These workers inspect equipment condition,

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organize surgical instrument trays, and keep sterile supplies in stock.

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They also disinfect equipment such as respirators, hospital beds,

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or oxygen or dialysis equipment.

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Medical equipment preparers wear protective equipment every day,

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as they are frequently exposed to contaminants, disease, or infection.

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Accuracy is extremely important in this field.

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Most positions require a high school diploma,

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though many in the field have a technical certificate.