Overview
Performs routine medical laboratory tests and operates diagnostic laboratory equipment under the supervision of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Pathologists. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
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
Alternative Titles
- Medical Laboratory Technical Officer
Related Occupations
- Anaesthetic Technician
- Cardiac Technician
- Medical Technicians Nec
- Operating Theatre Technician
- Pathology Collector
- Pharmacy Technician
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
29 courses found.
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ZBS50300: Diploma of Blood Services (Donor Screening and Product Testing of Blood and Blood Components)
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ZBS50200: Diploma of Blood Services (Collection of Blood and Blood Components)
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ZBS50100: Diploma of Blood Services (Donor Selection for Blood and Blood Component Collection)
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ZBS40300: Certificate IV in Blood Services (Donor Screening and Product Testing of Blood and Blood Components)
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PML60199: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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PML60104: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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PML50199: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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PML50104: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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PML40199: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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PML40104: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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PML30199: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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PML30104: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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MSL60122: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management
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MSL60118: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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MSL60116: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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MSL60109: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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MSL50122: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL50118: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL50116: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL50109: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL40122: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL40118: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL40116: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL40109: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL30122: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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MSL30118: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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MSL30116: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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MSL30109: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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80759ACT: Course in Histology Techniques
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