Respiratory Scientist

Respiratory Scientist – Part time Permanent

Clinic and Location: Southwest Pulmonary and Sleep Centre, Oran Park, NSW 2570

Position Description: 

The primary responsibilities of this position are:

1. Perform routine tests of lung function on patients attending the clinic

2. Apply your scientific skills to ensure that measurement accuracy is consistently achieved

3. Demonstrate a high level of patient care

4. Participate in the lab quality assurance program

5. Work independently 

Detailed Summary of Duties

• Calibration and preparation of equipment used in respiratory function testing
• Work in accordance with the laboratory procedures manual and international guidelines
• Perform respiratory function tests (spirometry, DLCO, lung volumes, MIPs/MEPs, FOT, Mannitol challenge) according to international standards
• Achieve accurate, reliable and repeatable measurements of a patient’s respiratory function
• Analyse, calculate and present the results for reporting
• Observe cleaning and infection control procedures within the lab
• General administration duties involved with the operation of the lab
• Maintaining stocks of consumable items
• Set up of home sleep studies, download and analyse results for reporting

Essential Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications (B Science, B App Science or equivalent)

2. Experience in respiratory function measurements and set up of home sleep studies

3. Effective written and interpersonal communication skills

4. Commitment to work effectively within a team environment

5. Attention to detail

 FTE and working hours: Permanent Part time: 16 hrs/week with a view to increase as per the clinic work

Remuneration $35-$40 per hour based on experience.

To Apply:

Please send in your cover letter & CV to: 

Practice Manager--- Ross Gorton             Mobile 0408013***

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Contact: Dr Saurabh Gupta                               Email—********@outlook.com 

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