2447 Medical Science Professionals
2447 Medical Science Professionals
Research and advise on the safe and effective delivery of radiation as prescribed in patient care, and perform, validate and interpret the results of medical laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human diseases.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
244731 Medical Laboratory Scientist
Performs, validates and interprets the results of medical laboratory tests designed to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human disease.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Haematologists are excluded from this occupation. Haematologists are included in Occupation 264336 Haematologist.
Alternative titles
- Hospital Scientist
- Medical Scientific Officer
- Medical Scientist
Specialisations
- Cytologist
- IVF Embryologist
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Prepares blood, fluid and tissue samples for microscopic examination
- Performs a wide range of laboratory tests on patient samples, including blood, urine and tissue samples
- Analyses samples to study, diagnose and treat diseases
- Evaluates test results and communicates these to Medical Practitioners
- Establishes the steps and rules of laboratory medical testing
- Operates and maintains laboratory equipment
- Ensures laboratory quality assurance and safety standards are met
- Prepares scientific papers and reports
- Supervises and teaches other staff such as Medical Laboratory Technicians
- Develops new methods and applies the latest improvements in technology for laboratory testing
244732 Medical Physicist
Undertakes research and provides advice on the safe and effective delivery of radiation as prescribed in patient care for radiation oncology, medical imaging and image-guided medical procedures.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Conducts research and development in radiation oncology, medical imaging, image-guided medical procedures, or medical radiation safety
- Designs and performs ongoing quality assurance testing and evaluation for radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging equipment and systems
- Consults with medical professionals on individual patients' radiation treatment using external radiation beams, internally placed radioactive sources, and radioactive substances
- Provides advice on balancing image quality, personnel and patient radiation dose, and associated risks in radiology and nuclear medicine imaging
- Applies knowledge of physics to the development and use of medical radiation treatments, devices and technologies that may be used for diagnosis and treatment of human diseases
- Provides scientific and technical advice on the design of radiation facilities and the safe handling, storage and disposal of radioactive materials