Medical Laboratory Technician Career and Immigration options for Australia
Medical Laboratory Technician 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.
Profile Title: Medical Laboratory Technician Career and Immigration options for Australia
Alternative Title:Medical Laboratory Technical Officer
ANZSCO Code: 311213 | Unit Code: 3112
Skill Level: Level 2 | Work Experience: 3 Years
Assessing Bodies: Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS)
Skill Occupation List (SOL): STSOL
Specialization: Not Defined
Profile Description: 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.
Job Duties:
- 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
- preparing and staining slides and tissue sections to study the cells of blood and for 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 Description: 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.
Available Visa Options (As on February 2024):
- 190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
- 407 - Training visa (subclass 407)
- 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
- 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short Term Stream
- 187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
- 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
- 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated
Registration or Licensing: may be required
Industries: Medical Technicians are mainly employed in: Health Care and Social Assistance; Retail Trade; and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Education Profile: The most common level of educational attainment for Medical Technicians is Certificate III/IV (31.1 per cent).
Job Opening: Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings for Medical Technicians is expected to be average (between 10,001 and 25,000). Job openings count both employment growth and turnover (defined as workers leaving their occupation for other employment or leaving the workforce).
Age Group: The main age group is 25-34 years (23.3 per cent) and the median age is 42 years (compared to 40 years for all occupations).
Gender: The female share of Medical Technicians is 76.3 per cent and 62.2 per cent of Medical Technicians work full time. Average weekly hours for full time workers are 35.4 (compared to 40.2 for all occupations).
Earning: In August 2014 (latest available data) weekly earnings full-time before tax (and not including employer superannuation) were $979 (compared to earnings for all occupations of $1,200).
Employment: Employment for this occupation rose strongly (in percentage terms) in the past five years and rose very strongly in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for Medical Technicians to November 2020 is expected to grow very strongly.
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