ANZSCO 311211: ANAESTHETIC TECHNICIAN
Major Group: 3 – Technicians and Trades Workers | Sub-Major Group: 31 – Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | Minor Group: 311 – Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians | Unit Group: 3112 – Medical Technicians
Description: Prepares and maintains anaesthetic equipment for operating theatres or clinics, and assists Anaesthetists during anaesthetic procedures.
Skill Level 2 : Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Diploma or
– AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.
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.
UNIT GROUP 3112: MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
Description: Operate anaesthetic, cardiac, operating theatre and medical testing equipment, perform and assist with laboratory tests, and fill prescriptions in support of Health Professionals.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
– In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
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.
The occupation Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ) has 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.
Tasks
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operating equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, kidneys, nervous system and hearing, and in anaesthesia
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undertaking and assisting with medical analytical procedures and assisting Anaesthetists and surgical teams
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recording the electrical activity of the heart, from which the heart rate is measured and pattern and rhythm interpreted
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taking, collecting and labelling blood, urine and other samples from patients
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preparing and staining slides and tissue sections for blood and histological examination
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performing diagnostic tests on tissues and body fluids and analysing the chemical constituents of blood, urine, faeces and tissues
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testing for diseases by looking for the presence of antibodies and the products of immune response in samples
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setting up, checking and maintaining operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment
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referring prescriptions to Pharmacists and assisting in preparing medications
Other occupations in this Unit Group
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311212 – Cardiac Technician
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311213 – Medical Laboratory Technician
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311214 – Operating Theatre Technician
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311215 – Pharmacy Technician
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311216 – Pathology Collector
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311299 – Medical Technicians nec