Registered Migration Australia

Medical Technicians nec

ANZSCO 311299




Description
This occupation group covers Medical Technicians not elsewhere classified.

 

Skill Level
2

 

Specialisations

  • Audiometrist
  • Dialysis Technician
  • Electroencephalographic Technician
  • Mortuary Technician
  • Neurophysiological Technician
  • Ophthalmic Technician
  • Respiratory Technician
  • Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician
  • Perfusionist
  • Renal Technician
  • Sleep Technician

 

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

3129-11 Biomedical Engineering Associate

 

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