At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct lung function tests and support diagnosis of respiratory disorders.
- Company: Breathe Respiratory and Sleep, a leading medical practice in Queensland.
- Benefits: Training opportunities, supportive team environment, and commitment to quality care.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on patient care and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Studying or completed a degree in Science or Nursing; clinical experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Breathe Respiratory and Sleep – Cairns QLD is a specialist medical practice offering respiratory, sleep, and general medicine services across Queensland. We provide face-to-face and telehealth specialist consults, in-patient sleep studies, and outpatient sleep studies in Cairns and our satellite clinics.
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to support the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of sleep and respiratory disorders. Breathe is committed to providing quality, ethical, and patient-focused services, with primary responsibility for lung function testing in our private clinic.
You will collaborate with the rest of the Breathe team and have the opportunity to work alongside committed specialists in their respective fields, with training and development opportunities provided.
Key Duties/Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive lung function testing, including spirometry, diffusion capacity, lung volumes, and six-minute walk tests.
- Ensure all respiratory function tests meet appropriate standards.
- Establish rapport quickly and compassionately guide patients to achieve accurate and reliable results.
- Accurately and promptly update and administer patients' electronic files.
- Manage stock levels and ordering.
- Utilise exceptional communication, time management, and multitasking skills to prioritise tasks and embrace a flexible approach to your workload.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Completed, or working towards, an undergraduate degree in Science, Applied Science, Nursing, or equivalent.
- Previous clinical experience in sleep or respiratory medicine or nursing is highly regarded.
- Strong background in people/patient skills.
- A strong commitment to high-quality care.
- Excellent communication skills, with an empathetic and personable demeanour.
- Commitment to delivering patient services of the highest quality.
- Technical proficiency in lung function diagnostic testing, or the ability to quickly acquire it.
- High level of drive and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Great time management and multitasking skills, with a flexible approach to task prioritisation.
- Training is provided; however, a minimum 12-month commitment is required to be eligible.
Respiratory Scientist/Technician in Cairns employer: Breathe Respiratory and Sleep
Breathe Respiratory and Sleep offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees collaborate with committed specialists in the field, ensuring a patient-focused approach to care. The company values ethical practices and provides training opportunities to enhance skills.
Contact Details:
Breathe Respiratory and Sleep Recruitment Team
