Medical Laboratory Scientist

Conducts medical laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Registration or licensing is required.

Pathway

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Medical Laboratory Technician

List Type

  •  MLTSSL

Types of Visa

491, 190, 407, 489, 482, 187, 494

Tasks Included

  • Operating equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, kidneys, nervous system and hearing, and in anesthesia
  • Undertaking and assisting with medical analytical procedures and assisting Anesthetists 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 analyzing the chemical constituents of blood, urine, feces 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, anesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment
  • Referring prescriptions to Pharmacists and assisting in preparing medications

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