Operating Theatre Technician
ANZSCO 311214
1,400
30%
24%
47 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Operating Theatre Technicians prepare and maintain operating theatres and their equipment, assist the surgical team during operations and provide support to patients in the recovery room.
What they typically do
- Sets up, checks and maintains operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment.
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
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