Description
Work with technical equipment and machinery such as steam sterilisers to clean and disinfect equipment and devices.
Alternative labels
use technical equipment for disinfection
use technical machinery for sterilisation
utilise technical equipment for sterilisation
work with technical equipment for sterilisation
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Use technical equipment for sterilisation is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Medical device assembler: Medical device assemblers manufacture instruments, machines and appliances that can be used to prevent, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Medical devices can be non-electrical, such as tubes, needles, drainage sets and sterile pipettes, as well as electrical, such as pacemakers, MRI machines, and X-ray devices. Some may also work in the production of medical furniture such as hospital beds and operation tables.
Sterile services technician: Sterile services technicians ensure decontamination of medical devices in compliance with strict hygienic procedures. They dismantle and re-assemble sophisticated medical equipment through sterilising, cleaning, and repackaging it for further usage, under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine or other qualified medical personnel.
Optional skill
Use technical equipment for sterilisation is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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