ANZSCO 253317

Intensive Care Specialist

Investigates, diagnoses and treats patients in need of intensive and critical care.

Also known as: Intensive Care Medicine Specialist, Intensivist

Skills assessment authority
Medical Board of Australia (MBA)
Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Visas for Intensive Care Specialist

Main tasks

  • Examines and manages critically ill patients with life-threatening organ system failure, those at risk of clinical deterioration, as well as those requiring resuscitation
  • Manages patients in an intensive care or high dependency unit, and maintains precise patient records
  • Monitors and adjusts ventilation settings for patients on life support, and prescribes and administers medications and treatments
  • Requests laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, and analyses results with other medical information to make diagnoses
  • Oversees end-of-life care and the diagnosis of brain death

Registration & licensing

Registration or licensing is required.

State nomination

8 state(s) nominate Intensive Care Specialist for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

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