Registered Migration Australia

Medical Laboratory Technician

ANZSCO 311213




Description
Performs routine medical laboratory tests and operates diagnostic laboratory equipment under the supervision of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Pathologists. Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Skill Level
2

 

Alternative Titles

  • Medical Laboratory Technical Officer

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

 

 

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

 

DIAC Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations

3111-11 Medical Laboratory Technical Officer

 

Group: 3112 Medical Technicians

 

Description
operate anaesthetic, cardiac, operating theatre and medical testing equipment, perform and assist with laboratory tests, and fill prescriptions in support of Health Professionals.

 

Tasks

  • operating equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, kidneys, nervous system and hearing, and in anaesthesia
  • undertaking and assisting with medical analytical procedures and assisting Anaesthetists and surgical teams
  • recording the electrical activity of the heart, from which the heart rate is measured and pattern and rhythm interpreted
  • taking, collecting and labelling blood, urine and other samples from patients
  • preparing and staining slides and tissue sections for blood and histological examination
  • performing diagnostic tests on tissues and body fluids and analysing the chemical constituents of blood, urine, faeces and tissues
  • testing for diseases by looking for the presence of antibodies and the products of immune response in samples
  • setting up, checking and maintaining operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment
  • referring prescriptions to Pharmacists and assisting in preparing medications

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

 

In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

 

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.


Registration or licensing may be required.


The occupation Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ) has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

 

In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

 

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Occupations in this Group

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

Medical Laboratory Technician consolidated sponsored occupation list and Laboratory Technician (ANZSCO code 311213) for a Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship (Subclass 457) visa.