SOC 31-9093
Medical Equipment Preparers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ58/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ72,760
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$46K
$35K โ $67K
Projected Growth
๐+10%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค42/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Medical Equipment Preparers face a risk score of 58/100 โ 14 points above the national average of 44. With only 42/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $46K ($180 above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 58/100, Medical Equipment Preparers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like administrative automation of health records management are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 72,760 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in building rapport with patients and families and compassionate hands-on patient care and comfort to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Medical Equipment Preparers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Administrative automation of health records management
AI-driven vital sign monitoring and alerting
Automated patient scheduling and intake systems
Telehealth reducing in-person support staffing needs
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building rapport with patients and families
Compassionate hands-on patient care and comfort
Adapting to individual patient emotional needs
Responding to unpredictable patient emergencies
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
Record sterilizer test results.
Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
๐ป Technology Skills
Calendar and scheduling software
Data base user interface and query software
Medical software
Electronic mail software
Inventory management software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Biology
Production and Processing
Public Safety and Security
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides | 23 | $62K | 70% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 60% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 57% |