Operating Theatre Technician - ANZSCO 311214

Description: Prepares and maintains an operating theatre and its equipment, assists the surgical team during operations and provides support to patients in the recovery room.
Skill Level: 3
Skills Assessment Authority: VETASSESS
Caveats: Not eligible if:
Caveat 10
TSS, ENS – The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(7) of the Regulations).

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.

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

Skill Level

Indicative 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, or at least three years of experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupations Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist and Operating Theatre Technician have 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 or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

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.

NOTE – The specialisation Cardiac Technologist is Skill Level 1 – commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. 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.

Occupations in this Group