253211: Anaesthetist
Skill Level: 1
Assessing Authority: MedBA
Visa Options – ANZSCO 253211
Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 489 (State/Territory nominated) | ![]() | - | - | ![]() |
Subclass 489 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 485 (Graduate) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 482 (TSS) | ![]() | ![]() | - | ![]() |
Subclass 186 (ENS) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 187 (RSMS) | ![]() | - | - | ![]() |
Subclass 407 (Training) | ![]() | - | - | ![]() |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 253211
253211: Anaesthetist
Description
Provides direct medical care to patients requiring general or local anaesthesia for surgical, diagnostic and other procedures such as prevention of pain and maintenance of body function. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialization
- Intensive Care Anaesthetist
- Obstetric Anaesthetist
- Pain Management Specialist
Specialization titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Tasks
- Performing pre-operative examinations of patients to determine appropriate anaesthetic and sedation in concurrence with Specialist Physicians and Surgeons
- Discussing the anaesthetic process with patients and obtaining their informed consent prior to surgery
- Administering local, regional and general anaesthetics using a variety of methods such as inhalational and intravenous administration
- Supervising the transfer of patients to operating theatres, positioning on operating tables, keeping patients warm, and responding quickly and accurately if any problems arise
- Monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures and in immediate post-operative procedures
- Recording details of anaesthetic and sedation administered, and the condition of patients before, during and after anaesthesia
- Liaising with other health care workers to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with chronic pain, and to diagnose and treat patients requiring intensive care or resuscitation
- May instruct medical, nursing, student and ancillary staff on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of allergic and anaphylactic reactions to anaesthetic agents, and supervision and treatment of life threatening emergencies
Assessing Authority
- Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations.