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263932 Cardiac Physiologist

Provides a range of clinical, technical and scientific services to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.

Major group
2 Professionals
Unit group
2639 Other Allied Health Science Professionals
Edition
OSCA 2024
Skill level
Level 1

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Role overview

Provides a range of clinical, technical and scientific services to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.

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Occupation facts

Skill level
1
Major group
2 Professionals
Sub-major group
26 Health Professionals
Minor group
263 Allied Health Science Professionals
Unit group
2639 Other Allied Health Science Professionals

Tasks

  • Prepares patients and performs non-invasive cardiac tests and procedures
  • Monitors and records cardiac output and blood flow during cardiac catheterisation procedures
  • Assists with cardiac procedures such as balloon pump insertion and structural heart procedures
  • Conducts comprehensive ultrasound examinations of the heart to assess overall anatomy and function of cardiac chambers, valves and large vessels
  • Assists doctors during surgery by programming and testing pacemakers, defibrillators and heart rhythm monitors
  • Offers technical support, advice, and recommendations to Health Professionals involved in managing cardiac device patients
  • Works with doctors during electrophysiology studies to set up the diagnostic and interventional equipment
  • Measures various heart signals, performs diagnostic protocols and creates maps of the heart to identify arrhythmia
  • Operates equipment required for cryo and radio-frequency ablation
  • Provides long-term follow up to ensure optimal performance of cardiac devices

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Industry context

Alternative titles

  • Cardiac Scientist
  • Cardiac Technician
  • Cardiac Technologist

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Compare OSCA 263932 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code263932 Cardiac Physiologist263931 Audiologist263933 Diabetes Educator
Official role definitionProvides a range of clinical, technical and scientific services to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.Provides diagnostic assessment and rehabilitative services for the non-medical management of hearing loss and balance function disorders.Provides advice and delivers clinical diabetes education to people living with or at risk of developing diabetes.
Skill levelSkill Level 1Skill Level 1Skill Level 1
Key tasks
  • Prepares patients and performs non-invasive cardiac tests and procedures
  • Monitors and records cardiac output and blood flow during cardiac catheterisation procedures
  • Assists with cardiac procedures such as balloon pump insertion and structural heart procedures
  • Conducts comprehensive ultrasound examinations of the heart to assess overall anatomy and function of cardiac chambers, valves and large vessels
  • Performs a range of assessments to measure hearing, auditory, balance and neural function, and tinnitus
  • Interprets test results and provides recommendations for treatment and rehabilitation
  • Prescribes and fits devices and aids such as hearing aids and other hearing assistive devices
  • Provides support and guidance to individuals affected by communication difficulties in relation to ear and hearing health
  • Provides advice and education on the management of diabetes and diabetes-related complications
  • Advises patients on proper use, safety and side effects of diabetes medication
  • Educates patients on blood glucose monitoring
  • Provides lifestyle and dietary modification advice to help support diabetes management
Alternative titles
  • Cardiac Scientist
  • Cardiac Technician
  • Cardiac Technologist
Not statedNot stated

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Previous code263931 AudiologistNext code263933 Diabetes Educator

Official source

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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