Woolcock Institute of Medical Research - Macquarie Park NSW

1d ago , from Woolcock Institute of Medical Research

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sleep professional to join our Sleep Laboratory team as a casual Sleep Technologist working night shifts (7:00pm-7:30am). Applicants with great experience or additional skills to those set out below are welcome to apply and may be appointed to a higher graded position.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to both clinical service delivery and cutting-edge sleep research. You will independently perform sleep investigations, in accordance with established protocols and procedures, and as directed. This includes providing high-quality patient and research participant care, performing the setup and monitoring of adult overnight polysomnography (PSG) studies, and supporting cutting edge research sleep studies.

Key Responsibilities

- Reliably deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring dignity, privacy, and informed consent in all patient and participant interactions.
- Independently perform adult overnight PSG studies in accordance with protocols and procedures, ensuring accuracy, technical quality, and appropriate troubleshooting.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical and research documentation in line with protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
- Consistently achieve high quality data acquisition for diagnostic PSG studies and research study protocols while adhering to study protocols, ethical standards, and GCP requirements.
- Adhere to clinical, organisational, and regulatory standards; identify and report protocol deviations, equipment faults, and compliance issues.
- Continuously maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment,



including infection control and timely reporting of Work Health and Safety (WHS) incidents and hazards.
- Consistently communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, colleagues, and stakeholders; provide clear handovers and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain required certifications without lapse and actively engage in ongoing professional development to build competency.
- Promote the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research as a research institute and clinical service by always providing the best possible care and service.
- Reliably acquire high-quality research data and understand why protocol adherence matters.
- Able to set-up, monitor, and perform basic troubleshooting for diagnostic PSG studies for both clinical and research purposes.
- Demonstrated ability in timely and appropriate documentation.
- A basic understanding of human physiology and the use and application of patient/participant monitoring and equipment.
- Robust interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and perform tasks to completion with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Available to be rostered for overnight shifts, and on call.
- Working towards a tertiary degree in a health-related or science subject, or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in sleep science/medicine, typically gained over a minimum period of 3 months, or comparable experience.
- Member of Australia and New Zealand Sleep Science Association (ANZSSA) and/or Australasian Sleep Association (ASA).
- Experience in a clinical research environment.
- Experience in Compumedics sleep study hardware and software.

Working Rights

Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia.

📌 Sleep Technologist (Australia)
🏢 Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
📍 Australia