Medical technicians operate anaesthetic, cardiac, operating theatre and medical testing equipment, perform and help with laboratory tests, and fill prescriptions in support of Health Professionals.
Medical technicians work in many parts of Australia. They work primarily in Healthcare and Social Assistance; Retail Trade; and Professional, Scientific and Technical industries. The occupation is predicted to have a very strong growth in the future.
Minimum requirements for medical technicians include a diploma, at least three years of relevant experience and registration.