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.
Tasks & Responsibilities
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
Assessment Documents
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Pharmacy Technician (ANZSCO 311215) | Australian Occupation Guide