Operating Theatre Technician ANZSCO 311214: Job & Visas

Operating Theatre Technician ANZSCO 311214

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.

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Skill Level:	2
Alternative Title:	Operating Room Technician
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	311214

Operating Theatre Technician Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

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.

Tasks Include:

Setting up, checking and maintaining operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment.
Transport patients to and from the theatre and wards.
Assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery.
Set up, check, connect and adjust surgical equipment.
Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses and anaesthetists.
Clean and restock the operating room, arranging instruments, supplies and equipment according to instructions.
Position patients for surgical and anaesthetic treatments.