Descriptions
This occupation group covers Medical Technicians not elsewhere classified.
Job Description
- 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
- Taking, collecting and labelling blood, urine and other samples from patients
- Preparing and staining slides and tissue sections for blood and 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
Available Visa Types
Common Visa Types

Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Training visa (subclass 407)
Other Visa Types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
Class E Group
Eligibility Assessment
- The declared occupation falls under VETASSESS Group E, meeting the educational and employment experience requirements.
Assessment Steps
- Confirm that the occupation belongs to Group E and read the occupation Information Sheet.
- Collect education and employment materials, ensuring the major is highly relevant and work experience meets the requirements.
- Submit the Full Skills Assessment online and upload all materials.
- Wait for VETASSESS to assess the education and employment experience.
- Receive a Positive Assessment or a notice of non-approval.
Assessment Requirements
- 学历:持有AQF Diploma及以上学历,主修高度相关。
- 工作经验:毕业后五年内至少1年相关有偿就业,且职责符合ANZSCO技能水平。
- 材料包括:学历文件(Diploma或更高)、就业证明、英文/认证翻译文件、简历、自雇相关材料和说明信(针对nec类别)。
- 语言:无统一要求,但非英文文件需翻译。
Assessing Authorities
- VETASSES
Information Source
https://www.vetassess.com.auSkill Shortages
| Year | AUS | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| 2024 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| 2023 | NS | NS | NS | NS | S | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| 2022 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | S | NS | NS | NS |
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