Queensland Respiratory Services offers a full range of lung function and allergy testing across 15 locations in Queensland, backed by the largest private respiratory physician group in the state. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual willing to learn - experience is preferred but not necessary, as all training will be provided! This is a part-time position with a minimum of 3 days per week.

The Wide Bay-Burnett region is a growing community that we support through our four respiratory testing labs situated in St Stephen's Hospital Hervey Bay, Main Street lab in Pialba, The Mater Hospital in Bundaberg, and the Friendlies Hospital in Bundaberg. The ideal candidate will be based in Hervey Bay, with the ability to travel to Bundaberg at least 1 day per week. This position will involve performing pulmonary function testing on patients across these three locations according to protocols outlined by ATS, ERS and TSANZ.

Tests include:

- Spirometry and flow-volume loops

- Gas Transfer factor

- Body plethysmography

- Bronchial provocation (Mannitol)

- Respiratory muscle strength testing

- 6-minute walk testing (with & without O2)

- Allergen skin prick test

- Hypoxic Altitude Simulation Test (HAST)

- FeNO

- Any other test designated by the Senior or Chief Scientist

This is a clinical measurement's position working one-on-one with our patients to achieve accurate breathing measurements, therefore you must be kind, caring and enthusiastic to succeed in this role.

Role Responsibilities:

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 current documentation for the recording of results.

- Comply with safety and infection control policies of the laboratory.

- Participate in continuing education and facilitate other staff education.

- Technical and troubleshooting 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 the quality of patient care.

- Ensure the recording of expenditure and the appropriate receipts are submitted to managers for reimbursement.

- Ensure accurate recording of kilometers 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.

Role Requirements:

- The successful applicant must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in clinical measurements, applied science, biomedical science, exercise science, science, human movements, or of a similar clinical nature.

- Current First Aid Certificate

- Available Monday to Friday during business hours (Part-time role with a minimum of 3 days a week).

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

- Driver's license and own transport is essential for this role

- Have a friendly nature, easily build rapport with others

Why Work for Us?

- Opportunity to shape the growth of this far-reaching health service in the Wide Bay-Burnett region

- 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.

If you would like to discuss this role further please contact:
Caitlin O'Halloran - ••••@qldrespiratory.com.au
Dan Barnes - ••••@qldrespiratory.com.au

Ph: 07 •••• •194

www.qldrespiratory.com.au

📌 Clinical Measurements Scientist - Respiratory (Urangan)
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📍 Urangan