Vocational qualification in Equipment Maintenance
Prevention of infections, aseptic activities and compliance with good hygiene practices through different methods are the core competence of instrument technicians regardless of their working environment. Cleaning, disinfecting, checking, packing, sterilising, storage and transporting of equipment form the core content of the equipment maintenance process. Instrument technicians are able to use the maintenance management system manually or digitally in the different stages of the process. They are familiar with the equipment they service, their properties, special markings and service methods. They know how to handle the equipment correctly and safely.
Instrument technicians know how to act systematically in the different stages of the equipment maintenance process following the principles of quality work and sustainable development. They can work in multiprofessional cooperation and implement customer service in equipment maintenance tasks. Instrument technicians are able to use the machines and devices required in their work and keep them in working order. They can use information and communication technology, the automation enabled by the work environment and their language skills in their work. They participate in the development of the equipment maintenance processes as part of the operation of the work unit.
Instrument technicians who have completed the vocational qualification in equipment maintenance know how to observe the national and international rules, regulations, standards and instructions concerning the activities. They know how to promote patient, customer and occupational safety through their actions. In their actions, they comply with professional ethics, data protection, confidentiality and the consumer protection regulations. They work in an ergonomically correct manner and for their part contribute to wellbeing at work. Instrument technicians work equally and equitably in the work community.
Holders of a vocational qualification in equipment maintenance value and develop their own work and vocational field. They are able to assess their competence realistically and develop their vocational skills in accordance with the principles of continuous learning. They have the capabilities to continue to further studies.