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Broad state reach across 8 jurisdictions.
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AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
1 direct PR route, 2 provisional regional routes (convert via 191), and 1 temporary work visa.
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
Provisional regional visa via state/territory or family sponsorship. Live, work and study regionally for 3 years; pathway to PR via 191.
Closed to new applications. Pathway to subclass 887 permanent residence for existing 489 holders.
Closed to new applications since 16 Nov 2019. Existing holders retain a pathway to subclass 887 PR.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Workplace-based training visa. Up to 2 years for occupational training, professional development or registration requirements.
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. AIMS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
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
The headline workforce, pay, shortage and demographic indicators for this occupation, sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia.
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