Casual Respiratory and Sleep Scientist

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Detail information about job Casual Respiratory and Sleep Scientist. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the role

Mater Respiratory Medicine Department based at the South Brisbane campus, has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and exceptional Respiratory and Sleep Scientist to enrich their career by joining the team on a casual basis.

About Mater Respiratory Medicine
The Mater Respiratory Medicine Department provides a Respiratory Clinical Measurement service to patients of Mater Health and the Outpatient Clinics, linking with other specialty units including Haematology Oncology, Cardiology, Rheumatology, as well as other internal medicine disciplines and surgery within the hospital and other subspecialty thoracic services in Brisbane.

Salary range: $32.51 - $49.13 (Health Practitioner Level 3) per hour plus superannuation and casual loading

What you’ll be doing

As a member of a multidisciplinary team of Medical, Scientific, Nursing and Administrative Staff, you will provide a routine level of Respiratory and Sleep Clinical Measurement services to patients of Mater Health Services with prescribed professional guidelines and ethical standards. A Clinical Scientist is involved in all aspects of respiratory function and sleep assessment including patient testing, interpretation of test results, maintenance of equipment, development/evaluation of new methods and quality assurance under the supervision of Senior Scientific Clinical Measurement staff.

About you

Suitable applicants will require:

• Tertiary qualification in Science, Applied Science or equivalent with a high component of physiology or other relevant biological subjects

• Extensive knowledge of sleep and respiratory physiology and of the operation and application of contemporary clinical physiological monitoring equipment
• Demonstrated extensive experience in a similar role, including conducting advanced sleep scientific duties
• Computer literacy and experience utilising Compumedics PSG system and ability to troubleshoot independently
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to effectively interact with other staff, patients or clients and members of the public

Highly desirable

• Certified Respiratory Function Scientist credential
• Postgraduate qualification in Respiratory Science
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential

Appointment to this position requires the successful candidate to provide proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

Why join us?

In return for your skills you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health and work with a team who make a real difference to the lives of our patients.

Mater provides benefits not offered in other workplaces. In addition to being part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, pioneers in the provision of healthcare to Queensland for over 100 years, you will have opportunities to increase your take-home pay with our salary packaging options.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 8 August 2018

For further information, please contact Dr Lucy Burr, Physician Adult Respiratory and Sleep Medicine on 07 3163 6739.

Please note, applications will be reviewed upon receipt, which may be prior to the closing date above. Please do not hesitate in submitting your application; APPLY NOW!

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At Mater, you'll find we live and breathe our values. We are a health care leader that provides care to more than 500,000 patients each year as a private, benevolent not-for-proft organisation - what profit we make goes back in to our business which is why we offer state of the art facilities and the resources to advance your career and provide exceptional care to our patients.

Mater is also committed to environmental sustainability and draws on our recognition of the link between health, climate and the environment which ensures we optimise our position as responsible corporate citizens.

Come and join us; as a Mater employee you'll find the benefits you deserve and the opportunity to be part of a healthcare community unlike any other.

Applicants from recruitment agencies will not be considered at this time.

Posting Notes: South Brisbane || QLD || Australia (AU) || Medical ||
SK92174A