Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until 30/06/2023, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $1,260.86 - $1,826.34 Per Week
Requisition ID: REQ305770
Application Close Date: 22/05/2022
About You
- We are looking for a candidate who is genuine and team-minded
- Are you focused and personable?
About The Opportunity
The current opportunity is a temporary full-time Respiratory Scientist position for a 12 month period. Subject to a pending business case a permanent full-time position may be created following this period.
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
What you'll be doing
Respiratory Scientists will conduct a comprehensive range of respiratory investigations (including cardiopulmonary exercising testing) in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory appropriate to the diagnosis and management of patients with Respiratory disease. A Respiratory Scientist is responsible for the provision of high quality patient care. They are expected to possess knowledge in procedures, methodology and theory pertaining to respiratory function testing.
Where You'll Be Working
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Degree in a Science from an approved university or college of advanced education requiring a minimum of 3 years full-time study or such qualifications as the employer deems equivalent
- Experience in respiratory function measurement within a hospital/private practice setting.
- Proficiency with all procedures performed in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory including but not limited to measurement of spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, maximum respiratory pressures, bronchial provocation and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
- Possess or willingness to work towards obtaining accreditation as a Certified Respiratory Function Scientist by the Australia and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science or equivalent.
- Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
- Computer skills including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet applications and clinical information systems.
- Proven ability to work independently and with other team members and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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or role related queries or questions contact Jonathon Poh on (02) 8738 8246 or via email on //[email protected]/">[email protected].
Interview Date Range: 25/05/2022 - 01/06/2022
To apply please visit: Respiratory Scientist - Temp FT | I work for NSW