• 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
• Collaborates with other hearing and Health Professionals in the application of implantable devices

Registration or licensing may be required.

Cardiac sonographers are excluded from this occupation. Cardiac sonographers are included in Occupation 263531 Sonographer.

• Cardiac Scientist
• Cardiac Technician
• Cardiac Technologist

• 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

Registration or licensing is required.

• 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
• Works collaboratively with other Health Professionals to implement strategies to prevent negative outcomes from diabetes

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Undertakes neurophysiological tests for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders
• Interprets neurological referrals and tailors the procedure accordingly
• Collaborates with other medical and Health Professionals in the provision of neurological diagnostic services
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of procedures and test results for neurological patients

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Assesses visual function, binocular vision and eye alignment
• Interprets diagnostic testing of visual function and detects eye disease
• Diagnoses eye movement and binocular vision disorders related to childhood strabismus or acquired through stroke, traumatic brain injury or other causes
• Prescribes and provides orthoptic therapy and other non-surgical management for those with eye movement disorders
• Prescribes glasses and low vision aids
• Provides visual rehabilitation for patients with low vision, including education and support with orthoptic and ophthalmic conditions
• Provides pre-, peri- and post-operative care for ophthalmic patients, including assisting in ophthalmic surgery and minor procedures
• Works collaboratively with Ophthalmologists to manage eye disease
• Coordinates and implements vision screening programs

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Performs routine and complex lung function tests, and overnight sleep studies and daytime tests to assess respiratory or sleep disorders
• Interprets and analyses respiratory function and sleep test data to provide accurate and timely reports
• Collaborates with other medical professionals to develop treatment plans based on test results
• Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
• Calibrates and prepares equipment used in the performance of respiratory function and sleep tests, and maintains equipment to optimum hygiene standards
• May assist in the development and implementation of respiratory and sleep research projects

• Melanographer