Activities | Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or health-care equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment. |
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Outlook | Average job growth |
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Median Income | $25,900 per year in 2006 |
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Work Context & Conditions | Medical equipment preparers work indoors, in an evironmentally controlled area. |
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Minimum Education Requirements | Vocational High School Program
General High School Program
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Skills | Installation, Equipment Maintenance, Operation Monitoring |
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Abilities | Manual Dexterity, Problem Sensitivity, Information Ordering |
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