Overview
Fills and labels patients' prescriptions under the supervision of a Pharmacist. May record details of, place orders for, take stock of, and store medications and medical supplies and deliver them to patients.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Tasks
- 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
Alternative Titles
- Dispensary Technician
Related Occupations
- Anaesthetic Technician
- Cardiac Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Technicians Nec
- Operating Theatre Technician
- Pathology Collector
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
7 courses found.
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SIR40216: Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
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MSL60122: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management
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MSL50122: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL40122: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL30122: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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- User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Certificate 3 Guarantee Program (Subsidy) , Fee Free TAFE (Subsidy) , Free training for Apprenticeships (Subsidy)
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HLT47121: Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
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HLT37121: Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
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