Respiratory Function Lab and sleep scientist

Sleep and Lung Care is a large respiratory and sleep specialist clinic in Epping, Kilmore, Brunswick and Doncaster, Vic.

The job is for a casual position with an opportunity to be offered full time in the future based on business demand and applicant competency.

Essential Qualifications and experience:

Candidates eligible for this position must possess:

1. Academic qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Health Science; Swinburne University of Technology.

Or

• A tertiary qualification in applied science,  or human physiology;

2.  Previous experience in similar role (Preferred but not essential)

Experience is not required. We are happy to provide training to the successful candidate.

About the role

You will be required to perform:

•               Spirometry and flow volume loops;

•               Gas transfer;

•               Body plethysmography;

•               Bronchial provocation tests (mannitol);

•               Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIPs and MEPs);

•               6 minute walk test;

•               Accurate reports on the above tests;

•              Home sleep study setup.

You will be required to perform duties relating to the running and maintenance of the Lab and its equipment including:

•               Calibration;

•               Quality control;

•               Infection control, and maintenance of safety standards;

•               Troubleshooting, including computer troubleshooting;

•               Adherence to current guidelines;