Medical Technicians
ANZSCO 3112
39,200
41%
70%
$1,539
42 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Medical Technicians is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Audiometry, Certificate III in Pathology, Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support, and Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.
Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Medical Technicians. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.
There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Medical Technicians. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.
About this career
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.
What they typically do
- 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
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Medical Technicians.
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Certificate IV in Audiometry
HLT47425 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Certificate III in Pathology
HLT37525 · AQF 3 · 43 providers
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Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
HLT47515 · AQF 4 · 7 providers
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Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
HLT47121 · AQF 4 · 5 providers
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Diploma of Orthopaedic Technology
HLT57821 · AQF 5 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
SIR40216 · AQF 4 · 6 providers
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Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
HLT37121 · AQF 3 · 8 providers
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Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice
HLT57921 · AQF 5 · 4 providers
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Diploma of Audiometry
HLT57425 · AQF 5 · 2 providers
