AddressRespiratory Scientist - Casual Position
- Casual Position | Laboratory hours Mon-Fri 8.00am-4.30pm
- Department of Respiratory Medicine
- Experience career progression at Eastern Health
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
The Respiratory Laboratory is committed to providing a high quality clinical service and we are seeking an experienced candidate to work as a casual Respiratory Scientist.
Functions of this role are below:
- Responsible for the performance of routine and complex lung function tests.
- Involved in maintenance and quality assurance of equipment and procedures.
- Show a commitment to further professional development.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
- Enrolled or completed a Bachelor of Science or equivalent
- Previous experience as a Respiratory Scientist
- Able to establish rapport with patients performing tests of maximum effort.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Able to pay attention to detail.
- Computer literate.
- Demonstrate organisational skills particularity with respect to time management.
- Demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Be innovative, resourceful and adaptable to change.
- Analytical approach to troubleshooting.
- Self-motivated and punctual.
- Energetic, methodical and enthusiastic.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Friendly & supportive team
- Salary packaging options
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
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**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
