Group
Occupation
313931 Biomedical Technician
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
313931 Biomedical Technician
Tests, calibrates, repairs, services, and maintains biomedical equipment using a variety of tools and computer applications to keep biomedical machinery operating in optimal conditions.
Registration or licensing may be required.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Conducts scheduled maintenance, quality control checks, and electrical safety inspections of biomedical equipment to ensure safe and effective operation
- Installs and calibrates biomedical equipment or components
- Demonstrates and assists with the operation of specialised biomedical equipment
- Cleans, repairs, and replaces biomedical equipment when necessary