Clinical Measurements Scientist - Respiratory

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Detail information about job Clinical Measurements Scientist - Respiratory. Terms and conditions vacancy

This position involves working at the Wesley laboratory but must be willing to cover other clinics including flying to satellite laboratories such as Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Mackay and Rockhampton on occasion. Overnight stays may be required with this cover. 
You will be required to perform pulmonary function testing on patients in a respiratory laboratory according to protocols outlined by ATS and ERS

Tests include:

• Spirometry and flow volume curves
• Transfer factor
• Body plethysmography
• Bronchial provocation
• High altitude simulation
• Cardiopulmonary exercise
• Respiratory muscle pressures
• 6 minute walk test
• Allergen skin test
• Any other test designated by the Chief Scientist

Produce accurate and prompt reports on pulmonary function tests and maintain a professional standard of record keeping for such tests.

Operate and maintain equipment within the laboratory according to the laboratory and manufacturer's established procedures. This includes:

                               i)  Calibration

                               ii)  Quality control

                               iii) Preventative maintenance

                               iv) Basic troubleshooting procedures

                               v)  Infection control / cleaning

• Follow general laboratory procedures regarding professional conduct, dress code, punctuality and documentation.
• Provide assistance in new documentation for the recording of results.
• Comply with safety and infection control policies of the laboratory.
• Participate in continuing education and facilitate in other staff education.
• Provide technical and troubleshooting advice when required.
• Attend relevant meetings.
• Assist in managing the laboratory by making appointments for tests, ordering consumables and general office duties and procedures as required including patient billing.
• Maintain a record of equipment, consumables, distribution of equipment, statistics and consumables to other laboratories.
• Contribute to the activities of professional associations.
• Participate in the establishment of quality assurance programs to ensure quality of patient care.
• Ensure recording of expenditure and the appropriate receipts are submitted to managers for reimbursement.
• Ensure accurate recording of kilometres on the company car or personal car used on company business.
• Work with other staff members to promote respect and a positive workplace.
• Comply with human resource management policies including workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination as applied in the workplace.
• Occasional extra shifts will be available to cover holiday and sick relief as well as on going training at the Wesley Hospital branch of QRS

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a bachelor degree in clinical measurements, applied science, exercise physiology, human movements or of a similar nature.

Experience in this field is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Driver's licence and own transport is essential for this role. 

Must be able to lift 25kgs as portable testing equipment may be required to be taken between laboratories.