Grade 2 Respiratory Scientist

The Hospital:The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.The RCH is committed to the .RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.For further Information on RCH is available .Respiratory Scientist (Grade 2) - Department of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine

• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
• Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne
• Work for Australia's leading Children's Hospital
• Excellent career progression

About the RoleThis is a Fixed Term Part Time position at 32 hours per fortnight within the Department of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine.You will be required to perform and supervise clinical paediatric respiratory function testing in the Respiratory Laboratory, outpatient clinic and throughout the RCH.You will also be required to assist in detailing laboratory policy, protocol and procedures to satisfy the ongoing requirements for Laboratory accreditation. This includes participating in the quality assurance program as well as the staff development and education curriculum.Classification for this position will range from RY4 to RY7 (base salary $94,478 to $106,906 per annum, plus superannuation)What you'll achieve:

• Deliver excellent evidence-based practice for specialised pulmonary function investigations
• Actively contribute, as an individual and as a member of a team, to the continuous improvement of respiratory diagnostic quality and patient safety
• Participate in clinical supervision in accordance with local standard operating procedures and/or the RCH Allied Health Clinical Supervision Guidelines which are based on the DHHS Allied Health Clinical Supervision Framework
• Participation in professional development activities to ensure that best clinical practice is maintained (e.g. Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Scientist branch meetings, annual scientific meetings, postgraduate courses)

Your skills and experience

• Hold a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience and competence in the performance and understanding of a wide range of specialised paediatric respiratory function testing
• Post qualifying clinical experience
• Demonstrated commitment to work and contribute as part of a team

If this sounds like you, click to view the position description.About the DepartmentThe Respiratory Laboratory at the Royal Children's Hospital is the major paediatric laboratory in Victoria and provides diagnostic clinical services to around 5500 patients per year. The Laboratory is committed to improving health outcomes for children and adolescents and provides care for a wide range of conditions including cystic fibrosis, asthma, cancer, neuromuscular weakness, immune deficiency, allergy and spinal deformities.What we offer:Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
Parkville location and close to public transportOther requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application processTo apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!For more information about this position please contact Dr Liam Welsh, Director, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, 03 9345 5841, liam.welsh@rch.org.auWhy work at the RCH?RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemptionAre you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” buttonApplications close 27 May 2024