Operating Theatre Technician
OSCA 311234·ANZSCO 311214
1,500
29.9%
22%
47 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support.
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About this career
Prepares and maintains an operating theatre and its equipment, assists the surgical team during operations, and provides support to patients in the recovery room.
What they typically do
- Prepares operating theatre for surgical procedures, and cleans and sterilises operating theatre equipment and instruments
- Assists surgical team during operations by passing instruments and supplies
- Monitors and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures
- Handles specimens and prepares them for laboratory analysis
- Assists with positioning and transferring patients before and after surgery
- Provides support to patients in the recovery room, monitoring vital signs and assisting with post-operative care
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Operating Theatre Technician.
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Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
HLT47515 · AQF 4 · 6 providers