ANZSCO 311215: PHARMACY 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: Fills and labels patients’ prescriptions under the supervision of a Pharmacist. May record details of, place orders for, take stock of, and store medications and medical supplies and deliver them to patients.
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.
Alternative Titles
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
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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311211 – Anaesthetic Technician
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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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311216 – Pathology Collector
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311299 – Medical Technicians nec
Caveat on the occupations
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS 187) Occupation List