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MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

ANZSCO 311213 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
A medical laboratory technician 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 in Australia. A medical laboratory technician is a Skill Level 2 occupation.

 

 

Medical Laboratory Technician Alternative Title

 

  • Medical Laboratory Technical Officer

 

 

Occupation Lists
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Group: 3112 Medical Technicians

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a medical laboratory technician in Australia is to 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 the medical laboratory 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 in Australia may be required as a medical laboratory technician.

 

Occupations in this Group

 

 

 

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

 

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.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Medical Laboratory Technician is currently assessed with AIMS - (Australian Institute of Medical Scientists); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Medical Laboratory 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

 

 

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