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311235 Respiratory Technician

Performs routine lung function tests, and uses and maintains diagnostic equipment under the supervision of Respiratory and Sleep Scientists. Monitors patients on ventilation or those undergoing sleep studies.

Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group
3112 Medical and Dental Technicians
Edition
OSCA 2024
Skill level
Level 2

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Role overview

Performs routine lung function tests, and uses and maintains diagnostic equipment under the supervision of Respiratory and Sleep Scientists. Monitors patients on ventilation or those undergoing sleep studies.

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Occupation facts

Skill level
2
Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group
31 Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
Minor group
311 Agricultural, Health and Science Technicians
Unit group
3112 Medical and Dental Technicians

Tasks

  • Performs routine lung function tests and assists with conducting sleep studies on patients
  • Uses and maintains diagnostic equipment for respiratory tests
  • Monitors patients on ventilation to ensure proper functioning
  • Assists Respiratory and Sleep Scientists in analysing test results and making recommendations

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Alternative titles

  • Sleep Technician

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Compare OSCA 311235 with related occupations

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

Comparison pointCurrent code311235 Respiratory Technician311231 Anaesthetic Technician311232 Dental Technician
Official role definitionPerforms routine lung function tests, and uses and maintains diagnostic equipment under the supervision of Respiratory and Sleep Scientists. Monitors patients on ventilation or those undergoing sleep studies.Prepares and maintains anaesthetic equipment for operating theatres or clinics, and assists Anaesthetists during anaesthetic procedures.Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances.
Skill levelSkill Level 2Skill Level 2Skill Level 2
Key tasks
  • Performs routine lung function tests and assists with conducting sleep studies on patients
  • Uses and maintains diagnostic equipment for respiratory tests
  • Monitors patients on ventilation to ensure proper functioning
  • Assists Respiratory and Sleep Scientists in analysing test results and making recommendations
  • Prepares and sets up anaesthetic equipment and supplies for surgical procedures
  • Checks and tests anaesthetic equipment to ensure proper functioning, and assists with the insertion of invasive monitoring devices
  • Assists with the positioning and preparation of patients for surgery
  • Assists Anaesthetists in administering anaesthesia to patients, and monitors vital signs during procedures
  • Creates models of the mouth and teeth from impressions taken by a dental practitioner
  • Makes replacement braces, retainers or dentures for patients using plastic, metal or ceramic materials
  • Crafts braces, mouthguards and plates for correcting irregular or damaged teeth
  • Designs, constructs and repairs ceramic restorations such as crowns, bridges or dentures
Alternative titles
  • Sleep Technician
Not statedNot stated

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

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Official source

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

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