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The respiratory function scientist conducts complex tests, educates patients, develops policies, and maintains equipment hygiene in an outpatient lab.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 21/03/2025)Position Classification: Scientific Officer Remuneration: $35.78 - $51.04 per hourHours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The respiratory function scientist is an outpatient laboratory-based role to:
Provide complex testing of respiratory function in patients with (or suspected of having) respiratory dysfunction, including spirometry and measurement of lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway reactivity, allergic responses, exercise capacity and responses to hypoxia.
Actively participate patient education, relevant to the speciality, of outpatients.
Actively participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and practices relevant to the specialty, including regular revision and development of the laboratory policy & Practice Manuals .
Calibration and preparation of equipment used in performing respiratory function tests
Maintain equipment and accessories to optimum hygiene standards
How to ApplyApply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Scientific degree in relevant area
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respiratory function testing
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
- Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
Requisition ID: REQ487886Applications Close: 1st July 2024
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
