This occupation group covers Medical Technicians not elsewhere classified. Occupations include: Audiometrist; Dialysis Technician; Electroencephalographic Technician; Mortuary Technician; Neurophysiological Technician; Ophthalmic Technician; Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician; Perfusionist; Renal Technician; Respiratory Technician; Sleep Technician
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
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
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition. Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
