An Operating Theatre Technician ANZSCO 311214 is a professional who prepares and maintains an operating theatre where operations are performed and its equipment. Assists the surgical team at the time of operations and provides help and support to patients in the recovery room. They are responsible for preparing and maintaining operations rooms, making a set of equipment and assisting with patient movement and care in their recovery. They provide technical support, positioning patients and transferring instruments to the surgical team. They set, check, connect, and adjust the surgical, anaesthetic and all the life support equipment to make sure that everything is in working order.
The work duties of an Operating Theatre Technician also involve managing and keeping a record of instruments, supplies, medications and confirming that all required items are available. Their tasks include transporting patients to the theatre from the wards and assisting them in moving and correctly positioning them on the operating table for the surgical procedure. They also take, collect and label the blood, urine and other samples of patients. They assist, manage, monitor and maintain clear communication with the patient and surgical team to anticipate their needs. To become an Operating Theatre Technician and work under this occupation you will be required to fulfil certain criteria and have an AQF Certificate III or higher. To qualify for this job role, you will be required to have strong technical proficiency, patient care and medical knowledge.
 Skill Level: |
2 |
| Alternative Tittle: |
Operating Room Technician |
| Migration Strategy: |
CSOL |
| ANZSCO Code: |
311214 |
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
An AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) is required.
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
To work under this occupation, you need to have at least three years of relevant experience which 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.
You will also be required to have one of these registrations or a license.
The occupation Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ) has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
You will be required to have an AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or an AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand:
For the NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
You will be required to have a minimum of 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.
You will also be required to have one of these registrations or a license.
Post: Operating Theatre Technician
Average Age: 47.0
Post: Operating Theatre Technician
Average Age: 40.4
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An Operating Theatre Technician ANZSCO 311214 comes under the occupation group D and if you want to work for this job role, then you have to fulfil certain requirements. To qualify and obtain a visa under this category, you will be required to have a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS and at least one year of working occupation in the last 5 years in the relevant or nominated occupation. You will be required to satisfy the age, health and character criteria, which includes that you must be under the age of 45 years old and you need to take the required health examination and submit the police clearance certificate to prove that you are not involved in any criminal activity. You need to submit proof of your English language proficiency to show how good you are at English. For this, you can take a language test like IELTS. Also, you will be required to ensure that you are sponsored by a qualified employer of Australia to work and are ready to live and work in Australia after your visa approval. You can check the available visa options below.
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