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Respiratory Scientist -ANZSCO : 234612

Skill Level 1
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Major Group: 2 – Professionals | Sub-Major Group: 23 – Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals | Minor Group: 234 – Natural and Physical Science Professionals | Unit Group: 2346 – Medical Scientists
ANZSCO 234612: Respiratory Scientist
Description: Conducts lung function tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and sleep disorders, in consultation with other medical professionals.
Skill Level: 1
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).
Unit Group 2346 Medical Scientists
Description: Medical Scientists conduct medical tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and health conditions.
Indicative Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks Include:
  • preparing tissue sections for microscopic examination
  • examining and analysing samples to study the effects of microbial infections
  • developing techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and respiratory or sleep disorders
  • advising Medical Practitioners on the interpretation of tests and methods used in diagnosis and treatment
  • setting up the steps and rules of medical testing
  • operating and maintaining laboratory and testing equipment
  • maintaining laboratory and testing quality assurance and safety standards
  • preparing scientific papers and reports
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).