[Core] [79% incumbents] Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
  DWAs: Clean medical equipment. | Operate medical equipment. | Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
  DWAs: Clean medical equipment.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
  DWAs: Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
  DWAs: Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Maintain records of inventory or equipment usage and order medical instruments or supplies when inventory is low.
  DWAs: Inventory medical supplies or equipment.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Stock crash carts or other medical supplies.
  DWAs: Stock medical or patient care supplies.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.
  DWAs: Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | Operate medical equipment.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Attend hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.
  DWAs: Attend educational events to update medical knowledge.

[Supplemental] [79% incumbents] Deliver equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
  DWAs: Transport biological or other medical materials. | Deliver items.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Record sterilizer test results.
  DWAs: Record vital statistics or other health information.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
  DWAs: Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [78% incumbents] Purge wastes from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
  DWAs: Clean medical equipment.

[Supplemental] [78% incumbents] Assist hospital staff with patient care duties, such as providing transportation or setting up traction.
  DWAs: Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures. | Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.
  DWAs: Inventory medical supplies or equipment.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Disinfect and sterilize equipment, such as respirators, hospital beds, or oxygen or dialysis equipment, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.
  DWAs: Clean medical equipment.

[EMERGING:New] Order medical supplies for healthcare facilities or laboratories.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.50 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.53 lvl:5.52) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.87 lvl:3.99) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Biology (imp:3.39 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Production and Processing (imp:3.20 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.12 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:2.96 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Chemistry (imp:2.90 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Mechanical (imp:2.68 lvl:2.71) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Mathematics (imp:2.68 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.66 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.57 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Telecommunications (imp:2.50 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Education and Training (imp:2.45 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administration and Management (imp:2.43 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Communications and Media (imp:2.20 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.10 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:2.07 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.98 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.97) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Law and Government (imp:1.97 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Transportation (imp:1.76 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:1.71) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.69) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:1.65) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.49 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.48 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.47) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Geography (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Fine Arts (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Stamina (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Reaction Time (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.71 lvl:5.80) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.63 lvl:5.24) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.62 lvl:6.08) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Processing Information (imp:4.47 lvl:5.58) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.41 lvl:5.44) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.39 lvl:5.61) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Getting Information (imp:4.36 lvl:4.73) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.31 lvl:5.39) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.27 lvl:5.36) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.24 lvl:5.89) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.17 lvl:5.50) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.12 lvl:5.14) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.11 lvl:4.72) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.91 lvl:4.49) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.85 lvl:4.53) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.81 lvl:4.47) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.71 lvl:3.78) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.57 lvl:3.76) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Working with Computers (imp:3.52 lvl:3.96) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.41 lvl:4.35) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.36 lvl:4.23) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.35 lvl:4.30) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.31 lvl:3.40) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.08 lvl:2.73) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.04 lvl:2.89) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.03 lvl:3.59) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.02 lvl:3.98) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.93 lvl:3.34) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.88 lvl:2.82) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.88 lvl:2.98) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.80 lvl:2.81) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.79 lvl:2.85) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.76 lvl:2.84) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.71 lvl:2.47) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.64 lvl:2.49) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.57 lvl:2.42) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.49 lvl:2.58) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.21 lvl:1.55) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.97 lvl:1.27) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.91) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.77) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.39) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.19) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.11) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.02) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.89) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:0.83) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:0.59) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:0.56) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.50) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.45) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Optimism (imp:0.32) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.30) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.39) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.40) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Repairing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Installation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 77,420
  annual_median    : $47,700
  annual_pct10     : $36,410
  annual_pct25     : $39,800
  annual_pct75     : $58,570
  annual_pct90     : $69,950
  annual_mean      : $50,510
  hourly_median    : $22.93

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($61,370)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($28,310)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.168x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   72,260  median: $  47,680
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,840  median: $  50,060
  Educational Services                     emp:      830  median: $  49,990
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      640  median: $  43,940
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      510  median: $  47,890
  Retail Trade                             emp:      410  median: $  42,450
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      390  median: $  50,060
  Manufacturing                            emp:      190  median: $  57,280
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      110  median: $  47,330
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       40  median: $  60,930

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   72,260  median: $  47,680
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,840  median: $  50,060
  Educational Services                     emp:      830  median: $  49,990
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      640  median: $  43,940
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      510  median: $  47,890
  Retail Trade                             emp:      410  median: $  42,450
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      390  median: $  50,060
  Manufacturing                            emp:      190  median: $  57,280
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      110  median: $  47,330
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       40  median: $  60,930

exact_match_status : found
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Medical equipment management (sometimes referred to as clinical engineering, clinical engineering management, clinical technology management, healthcare technology management, biomedical maintenance, biomedical equipment management, and biomedical engineering) is a term for the professionals who manage operations, analyze and improve utilization and safety, and support servicing healthcare technology. These healthcare technology managers are, much like other healthcare professionals referred to by various specialty or organizational hierarchy names.
Some of the titles of healthcare technology management professionals are biomed, biomedical equipment technician, biomedical engineering technician, biomedical engineer, BMET, biomedical equipment management, biomedical equipment services, imaging service engineer, imaging specialist, clinical engineer technician, clinical engineering equipment technician, field service engineer, field clinical engineer, clinical engineer,  and medical equipment repair person. Regardless of the various titles, these professionals offer services within and outside of healthcare settings to enhance the safety, utilization, and performance on medical devices, applications, and systems.

They are a fundamental part of managing, maintaining, or designing medical devices, applications, and systems for use in various healthcare settings, from the home and the field to the doctor's office and the hospital.
HTM includes the business processes used in interaction and oversight of the technology involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients. The related policies and procedures govern activities such as the selection, planning, and acquisition of medical devices, and the inspection, acceptance, maintenance, and eventual retirement and disposal of medical equipment.


== Responsibilities of the Healthcare Technology Management Professional ==
The healthcare technology management professional's purpose is to ensure that equipment and systems used in patient care are operational, safe, and properly configured to meet the mission of the healthcare; that the equipment is used in an effective way consistent with the highest standards of care by educating the healthcare provider, equipment user, and patient; that the equipment is designed to limit the potential for loss, harm, or damage to the patient, provider, visitor, and facilities through various means of analysis prior to and during acquisition, monitoring and foreseeing problems during the lifecycle of the equipment, and collaborating with the parties who manufacture, design, regulate, or recommend safe medical devices and systems.
Some but not all of the healthcare technology management professional's functions are:

Equipment Control & Asset Management
Equipment Inventories
Work Order Management
Data Quality Management
Equipment Maintenance Management
Equipment Maintenance
Personnel Management
Quality Assurance
Patient Safety
Risk Management
Hospital Safety Programs
Radiation Safety
Medical Gas Systems
In-Service Education & Training
Accident Investigation
Analysis of Failures, Root Causes, and Human Factors
Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA) of 1990
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Careers in Facilities Management


== Equipment Control & Asset Management ==
Every medical treatment facility should have policies and processes on equipment control and asset management.  Equipment control and asset management involves the management of medical devices within a facility and may be supported by automated information systems (e.g., enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are often found in U.S. hospitals, and the U.S. military health system uses an advanced automated system known as the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) suite of applications) or may use a dedicated equipment management and maintenance software.  Equipment control begins with the receipt of a newly acquired equipment item and continues through the item's entire lifecycle.  Newly acquired devices should be inspected by in-house or contracted biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs), who will receive an established equipment control/asset number from the facilities equipment/property manager.  This control number is used to track and record maintenance actions in their database.  This is similar to creating a new chart for a new patient who will be seen at the medical facility. Once an equipment control number is established, the device is safety inspected and readied for delivery to clinical and treatment areas in the facility. 
Facilities or healthcare delivery networks may rely on a combination of equipment service providers such as manufacturers, third-party services, in-house technicians, and remote support.  Equipment managers are responsible for continuous oversight and responsibility for ensuring safe and effective equipment performance through full-service maintenance. Medical equipment managers are also responsible for technology assessment, planning and management in all areas within a medical treatment facility (e.g. developing policies and procedures for the medical equipment management plan, identifying trends and the need for staff education, resolution of defective biomedical equipment issues).


== Work Order Management ==
Work order management involves systematic, measurable, and traceable methods to all acceptance/initial inspections, preventive maintenance, and calibrations, or repairs by generating scheduled and unscheduled work orders. Work order management may be paper-based or computer-base and includes the maintenance of active (open or uncompleted) and completed work orders which provide a comprehensive maintenance history of all medical equipment devices used in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients.  Work order management includes all safety, preventive, calibration, test, and repair services performed on all such medical devices. A comprehensive work order management system can also be used as a resource and workload management tool by managers responsible for personnel time, total number of hours technician spent working on equipment, maximum repair dollar for one time repair, or total dollar allowed to spend repairing equipment versus replacement.
Post-work order quality checks involve one of two methods: 100% audit of all work orders or statistical sampling of randomly selected work orders.  Randomly selected work orders should place more stringent statistical controls based on the clinical criticality of the device involved.  For example, 100% of items critical to patient treatment but only 50% of ancillary items may be selected for sampling.  In an ideal setting, all work orders are checked, but available resources may dictate a less comprehensive approach.  Work orders must be tracked regularly and all discrepancies must be corrected. Managers are responsible to identify equipment location.


== Data Quality Management ==
Accurate, comprehensive data are needed in any automated medical equipment management system. Data quality initiatives can help to insure the accuracy of clinical/biomedical engineering data. The data needed to establish basic, accurate, maintainable automated records for medical equipment management includes: nomenclature, manufacturer, nameplate model, serial number, acquisition cost, condition code, and maintenance assessment. Other useful data could include:  warranty, location, other contractor agencies, scheduled maintenance due dates, and intervals.  These fields are vital to ensure appropriate maintenance is performed, equipment is accounted for, and devices are safe for use in patient care.

Nomenclature: It defines what the device is, how, and the type of maintenance is to be performed. Common nomenclature systems are taken directly from the ECRI Institute Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System.
Manufacturer: This is the name of the company that received approval from the FDA 

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Medical device (similarity: 0.5366)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_device
  QID: Q6554101
  Extract: A medical device is any device intended to be used for medical purposes. Significant potential for hazards are inherent when using a device for medical purposes and thus medical devices must be proved safe and effective with reasonable assurance before regulating governments allow marketing of the d

  Title: Volatile organic compound (similarity: 0.2308)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volatile_organic_compound
  QID: Q910267
  Extract: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic compounds that have a high vapor pressure at room temperature. They are common and exist in a variety of settings and products, not limited to upholstered furniture, arts and crafts supplies, dry cleaned clothing, and cleaning supplies. VOCs are responsi

  Title: List of equipment of the Belgian Army (similarity: 0.4688)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_equipment_of_the_Belgian_Army
  QID: Q105730720
  Extract: This is a list of the equipment used by the Belgian Army and Belgian Medical Service.

  Title: Stryker Corporation (similarity: 0.1739)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stryker_Corporation
  QID: Q2357515
  Extract: Stryker Corporation is an American multinational medical technologies corporation based in Portage, Michigan, United States. The company's products are used for medical surgery and neurotechnology, which include surgical equipment, patient and caregiver safety technologies, endoscopy systems, and pa

  Title: Central sterile services department (similarity: 0.3548)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_sterile_services_department
  QID: Q5061869
  Extract: The central sterile services department (CSSD), also called sterile processing department (SPD), sterile processing, central supply department (CSD), or central supply, is an integrated place in hospitals and other health care facilities that performs sterilization and other actions on medical devic

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Medical Equipment Preparers sterilize, maintain, and organize medical instruments and equipment in healthcare facilities. They operate autoclaves, clean surgical instruments, and ensure equipment meets safety standards through systematic inspection and documentation. This role is essential to infection control and patient safety in hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves operating steam autoclaves to sterilize medical instruments while maintaining detailed logs of sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance. They clean surgical instruments thoroughly, inspect equipment for wear or damage, and organize sterile supply trays for specific procedures. The role includes monitoring equipment gauges to detect malfunctions, restocking crash carts and medical supplies, and maintaining inventory records. Documentation is constant, recording sterilizer test results and equipment usage to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits detail-oriented individuals who thrive in structured environments requiring precision and reliability. People who excel have strong conventional tendencies with realistic problem-solving abilities, comfortable following established protocols while remaining vigilant for safety issues. The ideal candidate has excellent near vision for inspecting equipment, strong problem sensitivity to detect potential issues, and the dependability to maintain consistent sterilization standards. They work well independently but communicate effectively with surgical teams and other healthcare staff.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent (43.8% of workers), with many employers preferring post-secondary certificates in sterile processing or related healthcare support fields (31.2% of workers). Some facilities provide on-the-job training in sterilization techniques and equipment operation. Entry-level workers often start with basic cleaning tasks and progress to operating sterilization equipment under supervision.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experience opens pathways to specialized roles like Central Service Technician or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with additional certification. Some advance to supervisory positions overseeing sterile processing departments or transition to related healthcare support roles like Surgical Technologist or Medical Equipment Repairer. The strong foundation in medical equipment and sterile processing can lead to positions in medical device sales or healthcare facility management.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 77,420 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $47,700 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $36,410 to $69,950 for most workers. California offers the highest wages at $61,370 annually, while Puerto Rico has the lowest at $28,310, creating a 2.17x geographic wage differential. Employment is heavily concentrated in Health Care and Social Assistance (72,260 workers), with smaller segments in Administrative Services and Educational institutions. The aging population and increasing surgical procedures drive steady demand for these essential support roles.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role has moderate automation resistance due to the need for human judgment in equipment inspection and the manual dexterity required for instrument handling. While some documentation and inventory tracking may become more automated through RFID and digital systems, the core activities of cleaning, organizing sterile supplies, and operating sterilization equipment require human oversight for safety and quality assurance.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Surgical Technologists (29-2055.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Medical Equipment Preparers often advance to Surgical Technologist roles, sharing sterilization knowledge and surgical instrument expertise.
    data: Both work with surgical instruments
    data: Similar knowledge of sterilization
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge overlap
  [skill_overlap] Medical Equipment Repairers (49-9062.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require equipment inspection abilities and mechanical knowledge for maintaining medical devices.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (2.7 importance)
    data: Equipment inspection work activity
    data: Troubleshooting transferable skill
  [task_similarity] Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (29-2012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve equipment operation, monitoring processes, and maintaining laboratory/medical equipment in healthcare settings.
    data: Quality Control Analysis skill
    data: Operations Monitoring skill
    data: Biology knowledge overlap
  [riasec_cluster] Phlebotomists (31-9097.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are healthcare support roles with strong realistic and conventional RIASEC profiles requiring attention to detail and procedure compliance.
    data: Job Zone 2 similarity
    data: Healthcare support vertical
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge
  [knowledge_overlap] Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require equipment testing, calibration knowledge, and compliance monitoring for technical equipment standards.
    data: Equipment inspection work activity
    data: Quality Control Analysis skill
    data: Evaluating compliance with standards

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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