Respiratory Scientist - Grade 1/2

at  Western Health

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Western Health
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Medical
Reference: 53276
We are seeking an enthusiastic grade 1 or 2 Respiratory Scientist, or recent science/psychophysiology graduate to join our lung function laboratory at Western health. Grading (1 or 2) will be in accordance with the applicable enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) as indicated in the position descriptions.
The respiratory scientist is at the forefront of daily clinical services such as spirometry, gas transfer, lung volumes, maximum/minimum pressures and airway challenge tests. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop their skills by being involved in the quality control program and oxygen clinic. The position requires cross campuses work in order to support the clinical needs of the department. The lung function laboratory is a TSANZ accredited laboratory.
Situated in the largest growth corridor in Melbourne, Western Health is growing to meet this demand. Plans are underway for a new Footscray Hospital which will be completed in 2025. Our department will be increasing in size and will present opportunities for scientists to grow professionally within the unit.
This is a temporary, full-time opportunity (80 hours per fortnight).

ABOUT US

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Essential Criteria:

• A relevant science degree (e.g., biomedical science)
• Significant experience in lung function testing (Based on experience)
• The ability to maintain the highest skill set in terms of complex and specialised testing procedures
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to support the operational needs of the scientific units, by performing a variety of shifts (covering days, evenings, nights) as per roster

Desirable Criteria:

• A recognised qualification in respiratory (CRFS)
• Familiarity with TSANZ respiratory laboratory accreditation program
• Leadership capacity (based on experience)
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) experience