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Respiratory Technician

OSCA 311235·ANZSCO 311217

Employed

440

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Respiratory Technician 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.

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About this career

Performs routine lung function tests, and uses and maintains diagnostic equipment under the supervision of Respiratory and Sleep Scientists. Monitors patients on ventilation or those undergoing sleep studies.

What they typically do

  • Performs routine lung function tests and assists with conducting sleep studies on patients
  • Uses and maintains diagnostic equipment for respiratory tests
  • Monitors patients on ventilation to ensure proper functioning
  • Assists Respiratory and Sleep Scientists in analysing test results and making recommendations

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Respiratory Technician.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.