Respiratory Technician – ANZSCO 311217

Respiratory Technicians perform routine lung function tests; uses and maintains diagnostic equipment under the supervision of Respiratory Scientists. Monitors pateitns on ventilation or those undergoing sleep studies.
Skill Level: 2

Alternative Title

Sleep Technician

Specialisation

Neurophysiological Technician

Potential Visa Pathways for Respiratory Technician

Important: This occupation was released on 21 November 2021. The Department of Home Affairs is yet to announce the eligible visa pathways for this occupation. This page will be updated once more information is released.

Group: 3112 Medical Technicians

Description: 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.

Tasks

Operating equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, lungs, 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
Operating and maintaining equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring of breathing or sleep disorders

Skill Level

In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZQF 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.

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