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CARDIAC TECHNICIAN

ANZSCO 311212 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

A cardiac technician conducts tests on patients to record heart activity using specialised equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments in support of Cardiologists and other Medical Practitioners engaged in diagnosing, monitoring and treating heart disease. A Cardiac technician in Australia is a Skill Level 2 occupation.

 

Cardiac Technician Specialisations

 

  • Cardiac Technologist
  • Electrocardiographic Technician

 

 

Cardiac Technician Occupation Lists
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Group: 3112 Medical Technicians

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

A cardiac technician operates anaesthetic, cardiac, operating theatre and medical testing equipment, performing and assisting with laboratory tests, and filling 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 the cardiac technician unit group (Group: 3112) have 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 in Australia as a cardiac technician.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

 

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same cardiac technician group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

Cardiac Technician English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Average Income of a Cardiac Technician

 

The average salary for a Cardiac Technician in Australia is $ 63,197 for male employees and $ 40,871 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 47.0 Females: 40.4 Persons: 42.0

 

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3112) Medical technicians - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Cardiac Technician is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

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