Respiratory Scientist - Grade 2

Reference Number: 40450:  Respiratory Scientist - Grade 2 Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!

The Role:

An opportunity exists for a Grade 2Respiratory Scientist to join the growing team at Northern Health.

This role includes performing and the supervising junior scientists conducting respiratory and physiological testing, involvement in the laboratory’s quality assurance, training programs and laboratory co-ordination. The role also involves working as part of Northern Health’s Respiratory Protection Program (RPP). 

The Grade 2Respiratory Scientist will provide testing according to their training and expertise and will report to the Respiratory Function Laboratory’s Head Scientist. Appropriate training and credentialing will be undertaken to ensure the Respiratory Scientist can consistently deliver the highest quality testing possible in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Knowledge and experience across the multitude of respiratory physiological measurements. Preferred candidates will have experience in advanced physiological testing
• Ability to supervise and perform high quaility testing according to Northern Health's Respiratory Function Laboratory Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of scientific equipment and quality assurance programs
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of rostering, supervising of laboratory activities and supporting junior scientists
• Exposure to documentation and polices in accordance with TSANZ accreditation program
• Show initative and commitment for personal and professional development
• Willingness to participate in departmental educational activites, quailty improvement and research projects
• Ability to work as a participative team member with a multidisciplinary team enviroment
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Knowledge of Respiratory fit testing and Respiratory Protection Programs

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

Applications close 20 February 2024

Why work at the Northern Health?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.