Sleep Technician Jobs in Australia
Sleep Technician Description
ANZSCO CODE - 311217
| 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 |
Unit Group 3112: Medical Technicians
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.
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.
Tasks Include:
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
- 311211 Anaesthetic Technician
- 311212 Cardiac Technologist
- 311212 Cardiac Technician
- 311212 Electrocardiographic Technician
- 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician
- 311213 Medical Laboratory Technical Officer
- 311214 Operating Theatre Technician
- 311215 Dispensary Technician
- 311215 Pharmacy Technician
- 311216 Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist
- 311216 Specimen Collector
- 311216 Blood Collector
- 311299 Electroencephalographic Technician
- 311299 Mortuary Technician
- 311299 Dialysis Technician
- 311299 Audiometrist
- 311299 Renal Technician
- 311299 Perfusionist
- 311299 Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician
- 311299 Ophthalmic Technician
- 311299 Neurophysiological Technician
- 311299 Medical Technicians nec
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