Job Description:
Queensland Respiratory Services provides comprehensive lung function and allergy testing within multiple accredited laboratories across Queensland. We have a supportive team of scientists and receptionists from diverse backgrounds, who work collaboratively with a strong focus on patient-centered care and efficiency. We are committed to delivering high-quality services and producing accurate, reliable results to support optimal respiratory health outcomes for our patients.

Role Description
This is a casual on-site role for a Clinical Measurements Scientist (Respiratory), located in Brisbane QLD. We run busy clinics Monday to Friday at both St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital in Spring Hill and The Wesley Hospital in Auchenflower. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting routine lung function and allergy tests, according to protocols outlined by ATS, ERS and TSANZ. You will collaborate with scientists and physicians to deliver precise and reliable results, contribute to clinical development and attend staff meetings, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards and laboratory protocols. Your work will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our patients. This is a clinical measurement’s position working one-on-one with our patients to achieve accurate measurements, therefore you must be kind, caring and enthusiastic to succeed in this role.

Role Responsibilities

• Calibration
• Quality control
• Lung function testing
• Basic troubleshooting procedures
• Infection control / cleaning
• Reporting & record management
• General administrative duties
• Taking payments & processing Medicare claims
• Ordering consumables and stock control

Routine Lung Function Tests

• Spirometry and flow-volume loops
• Gas Transfer factor
• Body plethysmography
• FeNO
• Bronchial provocation
• Respiratory muscle strength testing
• 6-minute walk testing (with & without O2)
• Allergen skin prick test

Qualifications & Role Requirements

• Proficiency in complex lung function testing and report findings with accuracy
• Knowledge and experience in respiratory-related conditions
• A genuine passion for patient care and excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant qualifications in health sciences, biomedical sciences, or a related field
• Prior experience in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory setting is advantageous
• Follow QRS Policies regarding professional conduct, dress code, punctuality and confidentiality.
• CPR/First Aid certification
• As a casual employee, your hours will vary based on business needs, with a regular expected pattern of one day per week.
• Have a friendly nature, easily build rapport with others

Why Work for Us?

• Be a part of a positive and inclusive work culture with like-minded colleagues
• Professional development opportunities, including subsidised further study and attendance to various Conferences around Australia
• Continuous training provided to encourage development of clinical measurements skills and obtainment of CRFS credential
• Full ongoing support from our Chief and Senior Scientists.

Please provide a recent CV and cover letter stating why you would be suitable for this role.

If you would like to discuss this role further please contact:
Caitlin O’Halloran – [email protected]
Dan Barnes – [email protected]

Respiratory Scientist

Permanent Part-Time | 3 Days per Week
Private Practice – Warners Bay, NSW

We’re a friendly, patient-focused private respiratory practice looking for a Respiratory Scientist to join our team on a permanent part-time basis, working three days per week. From time to time, there will be opportunities for additional shifts, depending on service needs.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a supportive, small-team environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality care to patients.

About the Role

You’ll be involved in performing a range of respiratory and pulmonary function tests, working closely with clinicians to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. We value professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude as much as technical skill.

What You’ll Be Doing

Performing respiratory and pulmonary function testing

Ensuring accurate results and clear documentation

Maintaining and caring for respiratory equipment and laboratories

Providing a calm, friendly, and professional experience for patients

Assisting with extra shifts when required

About You

A relevant qualification or working toward a relevant qualification in Respiratory Science or a related field

Previous experience is preferred, but not essential for the right person

Friendly, approachable, and patient-focused

Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team

Eligible to work in Australia

What We Offer

Permanent part-time role (3 days per week)

A supportive and welcoming private practice environment

On-site training suited to your level of knowledge and experience

Competitive pay based on experience and Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020

If you’re a Respiratory Scientist looking for a role in a friendly and professional private practice setting, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply:
Please send through your CV and a short cover letter telling us a bit about yourself and your experience to [email protected]

Job description
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Respiratory Scientist with a strong interest in respiratory physiology and commitment to high quality respiratory measurement to join the team at RespACT in our nation’s capital Canberra, ACT.
RespACT is a well established private Canberra based multi-centre lung function laboratory. RespACT is the largest Canberra based private lung function laboratory that offers all types of lung function tests to patients in Canberra and surrounds. RespACT Lung Function testing has been proudly serving the Canberra region for over a decade. https://respact.com.au

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: minimum 38hrs/week

Remuneration: Dependent upon experience

Position: Senior Respiratory Scientist

Qualifications: (Required) BSc, BappSc or Equivalent
1. 3-years minimum experience in Respiratory Science/Physiology. Preference given to previous Senior Respiratory Scientist position. CRFS highly recommended. Member of ANZSRS/TSANZ

Immediate Supervisor: Directors of RespACT
Responsible to: Directors of RespACT

Responsibilities and duties include:
Overall running and day to day operation of 3 sites
Daily operation including staff rostering, approval of leave and timesheets. Liaising with Third party billing. Ordering of supplies and ensuring supply levels are kept at all sites. liaising with suppliers. Staff training and ensuring competency standards are met. Liaising with administration staff to ensure smooth booking and billing of patient tests.

* Conduct complex lung function- spirometry, gas transfer, static lung volumes, FeNO, respiratory muscle strength testing, bronchial provocation tests and 6 minute walk tests and oximetry screening.
* Computer and administration skills including patient booking and taking payments on day of testing. (our practice uses Gentu Medical software)
* Quality assurance including calibration and equipment maintenance
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working independently to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations.

Mandatory requirements:
Current experience as a Respiratory Scientist
Completed undergraduate/postgraduate degree in science with a strong component in human and/or respiratory physiology
* Prior experience in respiratory diagnostics
* Current certification in CPR/advanced first aid
* Working with children/vulnerable people certificate

Application must include: cover letter and CV outlining education, training and previous experience.

Applications must be submitted via email to: Dr Terence Ting and Dr Saidul Ansary: [email protected]

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Measurement Scientist – Advanced (Respiratory & Sleep), to deliver clinical leadership and advanced level Sleep and Respiratory clinical measurement services, involving complex caseloads, in accordance with contemporary clinical, professional and ethical standards, to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health, in accordance with the goals, policies and requirements of the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS).

The Respiratory and Sleep laboratories are based at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, with staff working across both disciplines and providing services at multiple sites within the health service area.

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

Demonstrated ability to deliver a specialist level of clinical skill in one or more areas of a complex or critical nature with the ability to independently apply specialist and novel judgement to meet the needs of patients across the continuum of care.
Provide high-level clinical support and advice to staff within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) with the management and problem solving regarding clinically complex patients.
Provide high-level clinical advice within area of expertise to clinicians, professional and operational teams, relevant service managers and other stakeholders regarding professional standards, service initiatives, service needs and clinical service development.

Remuneration value up to $14,384 p.m., comprising salary between $5557.50 – $5798.90p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP5) (Fixed Term Temporary Full Time 76hrs/fortnight to January 2027). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

A wellness program;
Generous superannuation;
Flexible work arrangements;
Career training and development; and
Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:

https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/

How to Apply:
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-SC675924

Job description
Respiratory Laboratory Manager
Northern Beaches Respiratory and Sleep
Frenchs Forest, Sydney NSW, Australia
Part-time
Pay rate negotiable, commensurate with level of experience

About us
Northern Beaches Respiratory and Sleep has a growing respiratory function laboratory offering complex respiratory and home sleep testing. Our laboratory and workload is increasing to such that we are looking to employ a senior respiratory scientist to oversee the training of junior laboratory staff, and manage our laboratory processes to ensure that as we grow, we continue to offer high quality investigations.

Tasks & responsibilities
• Oversee complex respiratory function testing and sleep testing in the outpatient setting
• Computer skills including word processing, spread sheet application and clinical information systems
• Staff training and quality control of respiratory function testing
• Maintain quality assurance practices including calibration
• Maintenance of equipment as per the respiratory and sleep services accreditation standards.
• Ensuring efficient respiratory laboratory processes
• Performance of respiratory function testing, where rostering of junior staff is not available
• Liaise closely with the Practice Manager and the Medical Directors of the clinic to ensure smooth operation of the laboratory.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with patients, respiratory specialists, and external clinicians

Qualifications & experience
• Completed undergraduate/postgraduate degree in science with a strong component in human physiology
• Prior experience as a respiratory scientist in a respiratory function laboratory is essential
• A professional appearance with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Professional, friendly disposition, with an ability to remain calm
• High standard of work ethic – self motivated, trustworthy, punctual, and takes pride in work
• Current certification in CPR

Benefits
• Leadership position, with an opportunity to mould the respiratory function laboratory to your own best practice
• Flexible work hours can negotiated, would suit a senior respiratory scientist looking for more flexibility with work hours
• Close to public transport with off street parking available

nbrespiratoryandsleep.com.au

Please contact [email protected] for further information and applications.