NSW- Macquarie Respiratory and Sleep, Respiratory Scientist, Part Time, Closing date 19/01/2026

Job description

Position Description
The primary responsibilities of this position are:
1. Perform routine tests of lung function on patients attending the clinic
2. Apply your scientific skills to ensure that measurement accuracy is consistently achieved
3. Demonstrate a high level of patient care
4. Participate in the lab quality assurance program
5. Work independently and within a team to tight timeframes

Detailed Summary of Duties
• Calibration and preparation of equipment used in respiratory function testing
• Work in accordance with the laboratory procedures manual and international guidelines
• Perform respiratory function tests (spirometry, DLCO, lung volumes, MIPs/MEPs, FOT, Mannitol challenge, FeNO, 6MWT, CPET) according to international standards
• Achieve accurate, reliable and repeatable measurements of a patient’s respiratory function
• Analyse, calculate and present the results for reporting
• Observe cleaning and infection control procedures within the lab
• General administration duties involved with the operation of the lab
• Maintaining stocks of consumable items
• Education of medical students in lung function testing
• Set up of home sleep studies, download and analyse results for reporting

Essential Criteria
1. Tertiary qualifications (B Science, B App Science or equivalent)
2. Experience in respiratory function measurements
3. Effective written and interpersonal communication skills
4. Commitment to work effectively within a team environment
5. Attention to detail
FTE and working hours: Part time 24hrs/week
Remuneration $40-$45 per hour based on experience
To Apply:
Please send in your cover letter & CV to Tanya: [email protected]