Cardiac Technician ANZSCO 311212 | Jobs & Career in Australia

Cardiac Technician ANZSCO Code: 311212

A cardiac technician is a healthcare professional who is not a doctor but works as a doctor to understand heart health. Their task includes doing and checking cardiac tests like an ECG, which helps in analyzing and treating heart conditions. They also work with physicians to explain test results. This job needs a good understanding of cardiac physiology and the operation of related diagnostic equipment. They give their very valuable contribution in the healthcare specialty, treating health-related issues.

A Cardiac Technician is a role in medicine who spends most of the time dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the heart. The study of heart-related diseases is called cardiology. It is a specialized branch of internal medicine. It is important to explore new methods for early detection and prevention of heart disease in patients. Moreover, Cardiac Technician studies awareness of psychological factors that contribute to heart disease so that patients who are affected can get better treatment.

A Cardiac Technician's daily tasks include operating equipment, operating machinery, instructing patients, and sending images and results to doctors. They work in emergency rooms and give scans, results and procedures for patients who are in critical condition or suffer sudden cardiac problems. They work in hospitals and see multiple patients and their tasks rotate in between mating, patients and processing to give scans and care according to the urgency and timing of patient needs. They also work in cardiology offices to give testing and treatments. This is not that tiring compared to other hospitals or surgical centers. Office environments can give you a more stable and standard work experience where you can connect with patients and families on a more personal level.

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Skill Level:	2
Alternative Title:	Cardiac Care Specialist
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	311212

Cardiac Technician Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

Most careers in this unit group need a skill level consistent with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma ANZSCO Skill Level 2

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma ANZSCO Skill Level 2

At least three years of relevant experience may be needed upon formal qualifications listed above. In some cases, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to formal qualifications.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

Electrocardiography (ECG) - recording the electrical activity of the heart, from which the heart rate is measured and its pattern and rhythm are interpreted
Ambulatory monitoring - fitting a portable ECG monitor to record the ECG over a 24-hour period, and replaying and analysing the tape on a computerised system
ECG stress testing - assessing a patient's cardiac response to exercise using a treadmill or stationary bicycle and ECG recording
Pacemaker implant testing - testing and, if necessary, reprogramming implanted cardiac pacemakers with computerised equipment
Cardiac catheterisation - monitoring and recording ECG and blood pressure data during interventional procedures
Electrophysiology studies - using computerised systems to record ECG data from within the heart in order to diagnose and treat abnormal heart rhythms
Echocardiography - operating ultrasound equipment to scan the heart from the chest wall, obtaining and measuring images of the heart to assess blood flow and valve abnormalities
Cardiac research - studying the effects of cardiovascular drugs and diseases using many of the above techniques.
Recording the electrical activity of the heart, from which the heart rate is measured and pattern and rhythm interpreted
Setting up, checking and maintaining operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment