24 Sep
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Macarthur Lung and Sleep
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New South Wales
24 Sep
Macarthur Lung and Sleep
New South Wales
Job Description
Macarthur Lung and Sleep – Gregory Hills NSW
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Macarthur Lung & Sleep is seeking a motivated Sleep Technician or Junior Sleep Scientist to join our specialist respiratory and sleep medicine team. This is a predominantly daytime, patient-facing position focusing on CPAP therapy, PAP troubleshooting, patient education, home diagnostic sleep studies and sleep-laboratory support. Previous sleep-medicine experience is advantageous but not essential. Applicants with an appropriate health or science qualification and a genuine interest in developing a career in sleep medicine are encouraged to apply. Structured on-site training, supervision and ongoing support will be provided according to experience and competency. Optional overnight sleep-laboratory shifts may also be available to interested applicants but are not an essential requirement of the position.
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Key responsibilities
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Set up CPAP and APAP therapy and educate patients regarding treatment.
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Perform CPAP mask fitting and assist with leak, comfort, adherence and tolerance problems.
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Troubleshoot CPAP and Bi-level PAP equipment.
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Set up and review Auto-CPAP trials.
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Assist with Bi-level PAP trials.
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Download and review PAP therapy data, including usage, leak, residual events and adherence.
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Conduct booked telephone follow-up consultations with CPAP patients.
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Set up NOX home diagnostic sleep-study devices and educate patients regarding their use.
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Download,
check and upload completed home sleep studies.
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Prepare and check equipment for overnight sleep-laboratory studies.
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About you
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A relevant tertiary qualification in sleep science, medical science, physiology, respiratory science, nursing or another related healthcare discipline.
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Current qualified registration where applicable.
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A genuine interest in sleep medicine and CPAP therapy.
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Strong communication and patient-education skills.
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Confidence working directly with patients from diverse backgrounds.
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Good computer skills and an interest in medical technology.
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Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
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Valuable organisation, reliability and time-management skills.
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The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
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A willingness to undertake structured clinical and technical training.
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About us
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Macarthur Lung & Sleep operates an established five-bed sleep laboratory and comprehensive ambulatory sleep service. Our services include in-laboratory diagnostic polysomnography, home diagnostic sleep studies, CPAP and Bi-level PAP titration, CPAP and Bi-level PAP trials, MSLT and MWT daytime studies, nocturnal oximetry, and positional sleep therapy. The role provides exposure to sleep and respiratory equipment from NOX/Temple Medical, ResMed, Philips Respironics, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and other major manufacturers.
📌 Sleep Technician/Sleep Scientist (New South Wales)
🏢 Macarthur Lung and Sleep
📍 New South Wales