Medical Equipment Preparers - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, medical equipment preparers:

Have a medium level of social interaction. They talk with medical staff about equipment problems, but spend time alone making repairs.
Communicate by telephone and in person on a daily basis.
Are responsible for the health and safety of others. Preparations must be complete and error-free.
May on occasion be placed in conflict situations with unpleasant or angry people.
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Regularly work as part of a team.

Are exposed to diseases and infections on a daily basis. To protect themselves, they wear safety attire, including surgical masks and gloves.
Always work indoors.
Are exposed to contaminants from medical equipment on a weekly basis.
Are exposed to hazardous conditions.
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Work near others. They often share work space with other medical personnel and patients.
Sometimes are exposed to loud or distracting sounds.

Must be very exact in their work. Errors could cause serious injury to medical staff or patients.
Make most decisions without consulting a supervisor first. Medical equipment is often set up the same way, every day.
Set most of their daily tasks and goals without talking to a supervisor first.
May sometimes let the pace of work be dictated by the speed of equipment.
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Abide by strict daily and weekly deadlines.
Must repeat the same physical and mental tasks.