ANZSCO 31124.1ModerateNo Shortage

Medical Technicians

Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians · Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians

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Moderate Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$1,539

Full-time workers

Employment

39,200

Total workers

10yr Growth

+17.4%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

No Shortage

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation29.0%
Augmentation69.0%

Key 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
  • Preparing and staining slides and tissue sections to study the cells of blood and for 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

Employment Projections to 2035

Median Age

42

Female Share

70.0%

Part-Time Share

41.0%

Skill Level

N/A