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3112 - Medical Technicians

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

Indicative Skill Level:

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

In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)<div>
</div><div>In New Zealand:
NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupations Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist and Operating Theatre Technician 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 or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

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.

Tasks Include:
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.

Occupations:

311211 Anaesthetic Technician
311212 Cardiac Technician
311213 Medical Laboratory Technician
311214 Operating Theatre Technician
311215 Pharmacy Technician
311216 Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist
311299 Medical Technicians nec</div>