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SalaryQueensland Respiratory Services offer a full range of lung function and allergy testing, at 15 locations across Queensland, backed by the largest private respiratory physician group in the state.
This position involves working between our two Toowoomba laboratories, situated at St Vincent's Hospital and St Andrew's Hospital, alongside our growing team. The position is advertised as a part-time role 3days/wk, with the plan to progress to fulltime work after a probation period (to be discussed with the successful candidate).
You will be required to perform pulmonary function testing on patients in a respiratory laboratory according to protocols outlined by ATS, ERS and TSANZ.
Tests include:
- Spirometry and flow-volume loops
- Gas Transfer factor
- Body plethysmography
- Bronchial provocation (Mannitol)
- Respiratory muscle strength testing
- 6-minute walk testing (with & without O2)
- Allergen skin prick test
- FeNO
Role Responsibilities:
Produce accurate and prompt reports on pulmonary function tests and maintain a professional standard of record-keeping for such tests.
Operate and maintain equipment within the laboratory according to the laboratory and manufacturer's established procedures. This includes:
i) Calibration
ii) Quality control
iii) Preventative maintenance
iv) Basic troubleshooting procedures
v) Infection control / cleaning
- Follow general laboratory procedures regarding professional conduct, dress code, punctuality and documentation.
- Provide assistance in new documentation for the recording of results.
- Comply with safety and infection control policies of the laboratory.
- Participate in continuing education and facilitate other staff education.
- Technical and troubleshooting when required.
- Attend relevant meetings.
- Assist in managing the laboratory by making appointments for tests, ordering consumables, and general office duties and procedures as required including patient billing.
- Maintain a record of equipment, consumables, distribution of equipment, statistics, and consumables to other laboratories.
- Contribute to the activities of professional associations.
- Participate in the establishment of quality assurance programs to ensure the quality of patient care.
- Ensure the recording of expenditure and the appropriate receipts are submitted to managers for reimbursement.
- Ensure accurate recording of kilometers on the company car or personal car used on company business.
- Work with other staff members to promote respect and a positive workplace.
- Comply with human resource management policies including workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity, and anti-discrimination as applied in the workplace.
Role Requirements:
- The successful applicant must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Clinical Measurements, applied science, biomedical science, exercise science, human movements, or of a similar nature.
- Available during business hours
- Experience in this field is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided
- Driver's license and/or own transport is essential for this role
Why Work for Us?
- Opportunity to shape the growth of this far-reaching health service in the Toowoomba community
- Be a part of a positive and inclusive work culture with like-minded colleagues
- Professional development opportunities, including subsidised further study and attendance to various Conferences around Australia
- Continuous training provided to encourage development of Clinical Measurements skills and obtainment of CRFS credential
- Full ongoing support from our two enthusiastic and experienced Senior Scientists
Please provide a recent CV and cover letter.
If you would like to discuss this role further please contact:
Caitlin O'Halloran - **********@qldrespiratory.com.au
Dan Barnes - *******@qldrespiratory.com.au
Jacob Fripp - ******@qldrespiratory.com.au
Ph: 07 3607 5***
www.qldrespiratory.com.au
