Respiratory Technicians perform routine lung function tests, uses and maintains diagnostic equipment under the supervision of Respiratory Scientists. They monitor patients on ventilation or those undergoing sleep studies.
Occupation description
Respiratory Technicians perform routine lung function tests, uses and maintains diagnostic equipment under the supervision of Respiratory Scientists. They monitor patients on ventilation or those undergoing sleep studies.
Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
Sleep Technician
Specialisation: Neurophysiological Technician
Occupations not considered under this ANZSCO code:
Medical Technicians nec
Respiratory Technician is a VETASSESS Group E Occupation
The information below describes the available pathways for a Skills Assessment under Group E. Please note that in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a suitable assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
Pathway 1
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher, and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level, undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Qualification & employment criteria
AQF Diploma
Currently a specialisation under Medical Technicians nec (ANZSCO Code 311299) Medicine, Clinical studies, Respiratory Science, Human biology, Life Science
Employment
Respiratory Technicians performs routine lung function tests; uses and maintains diagnostic equipment under the supervision of Respiratory Scientists. Monitors patients on ventilation or those undergoing sleep studies. operating and maintaining equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring of breathing or sleep disorders
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