AddressWe are in need of an enthusiastic person to join our team! We are seeking a respiratory scientist/Clinical Measurements Scientist for our Bundaberg clinic performing lung function testing with patients. If you have a passion for clinical work and enjoy interacting with patients to achieve high quality results, this is the career for you!
Who are we?
Queensland 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 fulltime, independently instructing patients to perform breathing tests at our Bundaberg site, at the Mater Hospital.
You will be required to perform pulmonary function testing on patients in a respiratory laboratory and write reports according to protocols outlined by ATS, ERS and TSANZ.
Tests include:
- Spirometry and flow-volume loops
- Gas Transfer/Diffusion testing (DLCO)
- Body plethysmography
- Bronchial provocation (Mannitol)
- Respiratory muscle strength testing
- 6-minute walk testing (with & without O2)
- Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO)
- Hypoxic altitude simulation testing (HAST)
- Skin prick test
Equipment/Software:
- Vyntus Body - SentrySuite
- Ndd - EasyOne
- HealthTrack practice software
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe PDF
Role Responsibilities:
Produce accurate and prompt reports on respiratory 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, through reading and attending meetings and courses.
- Technical and troubleshooting when required.
- Attend relevant meetings (monthly).
- Assist in managing the laboratory by making appointments for tests and answering phones when required.
- Ordering of stock and consumables to maintain clinic functions.
- General administative duties and procedures including: patient billing using EFTPOS/Cash and processing Medicare rebates
- Maintain a record of equipment, consumables, distribution of equipment, statistics, and consumables to other laboratories.
- Contribute to the activities of professional associations.
- Participate in quality assurance programs to ensure the quality of patient care (supported by senior staff)
- 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 (Monday to Friday)
- Experience in spirometry testing is highly sought but not essential as full training can be provided
Why Work for Us?
- Opportunity to shape the growth of this health service in Bundaberg
- 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
Jacob Fripp - ******@qldrespiratory.com.au
Dan Barnes - *******@qldrespiratory.com.au
Ph: 07 3607 5***
www.qldrespiratory.com.au
