Medical Equipment Preparers
SOC Code: 31-9093 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Medical Equipment Preparers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $64,085 | $73,112 | $82,160 | $91,187 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,653 | $69,701 | $78,770 | $87,818 |
| Napa, CA | $56,160 | $65,520 | $74,859 | $84,219 |
| Merced, CA | $47,923 | $59,634 | $71,323 | $83,034 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $47,341 | $58,802 | $70,242 | $81,702 |
| Vallejo, CA | $42,099 | $55,286 | $68,474 | $81,661 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $47,736 | $58,718 | $69,680 | $80,662 |
| Modesto, CA | $52,062 | $61,339 | $70,637 | $79,914 |
| Redding, CA | $45,074 | $56,285 | $67,517 | $78,728 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $40,227 | $52,853 | $65,478 | $78,104 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.4 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.5 |
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Biology | 3.4 |
| Production and Processing | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.1 |
| Administrative | 3.0 |
| Chemistry | 2.9 |
| Mathematics | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 43.8% |
| Some college | 31.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 4.4% |
| Associate's degree | 3.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 1.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
- Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
- Record sterilizer test results.
- Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.
- Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
- Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
- Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.
Technology Skills
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