Respiratory Scientist/ Respiratory Sleep Scientist

Job Description

CRVCID653696 Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information. This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time / Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time / Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.Job Description Respiratory Scientists provide a quality and timely diagnostic service in pulmonary physiology for inpatients and outpatients that is up to date and responsive to the needs of the patients and their physicians. This includes performing specialised tests, maintaining equipment and consumable supplies, analysing results and practicing quality assurance. Participation in ongoing educational and research activities is an integral part of the role.Respiratory Sleep Scientists conduct and analyse polysomnographic investigations for sleep disorders; contribute to administering the sleep disorders service; support the management of patients on therapy; participate in research.Both positions have excellent Education, Training and Competency Programs to assist with gaining the required skills to perform competently in the roles.Whilst Respiratory and Respiratory Sleep Scientists are two different positions operating in different laboratories, both positions fall under the same Chief Respiratory and Sleep Scientist who oversees both functional areas. This creates possibilities for future movement between these two positions should the vacancies be available, offering greater professional development growth opportunities.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/05/2026. Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Danae Symes, Senior Respiratory and Sleep Scientist in Charge at .If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below: Your Application Should Include A copy of your current CV. A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances Eligibility Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).A Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.This Vacancy Is Subject To a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For Further Information Please Refer To The WWC Website At Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr