Job description
Remuneration: $40 to $52/hr (depending on experience)
Start Date: For immediate start

About the Role
The Lung Health Clinic is a private respiratory service based in Nedlands, WA, with a high demand for respiratory testing and specialist respiratory services. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Scientist to join our team preferably on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional to contribute to the delivery of high-quality respiratory care in a well-established clinic with a focus on patient-centred services.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer, exhaled nitric oxide, 6-minute walk testing, mannitol testing and allergen skin prick testing.
• An opportunity exists to become skilled in Multibreath Nitrogen Washout Testing and FOT
• Ensure accurate calibration, and maintenance of equipment and follow infection control requirements.
• Provide high-quality patient care, explaining procedures and ensuring patient comfort.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, administration staff and external service providers.

Essential Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science, Physiology, or a related field.
• Previous experience working as a Respiratory Scientist or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of respiratory physiology testing and clinical guidelines.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet application and clinical information systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients and team members.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience by 21st December 2025. For further information about the role or to discuss your application, please contact [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description
Respiratory Laboratory Manager
Northern Beaches Respiratory and Sleep
Frenchs Forest, Sydney NSW, Australia
Part-time
Pay rate negotiable, commensurate with level of experience

About us
Northern Beaches Respiratory and Sleep has a growing respiratory function laboratory offering complex respiratory and home sleep testing. Our laboratory and workload is increasing to such that we are looking to employ a senior respiratory scientist to oversee the training of junior laboratory staff, and manage our laboratory processes to ensure that as we grow, we continue to offer high quality investigations.

Tasks & responsibilities
• Oversee complex respiratory function testing and sleep testing in the outpatient setting
• Computer skills including word processing, spread sheet application and clinical information systems
• Staff training and quality control of respiratory function testing
• Maintain quality assurance practices including calibration
• Maintenance of equipment as per the respiratory and sleep services accreditation standards.
• Ensuring efficient respiratory laboratory processes
• Performance of respiratory function testing, where rostering of junior staff is not available
• Liaise closely with the Practice Manager and the Medical Directors of the clinic to ensure smooth operation of the laboratory.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with patients, respiratory specialists, and external clinicians

Qualifications & experience
• Completed undergraduate/postgraduate degree in science with a strong component in human physiology
• Prior experience as a respiratory scientist in a respiratory function laboratory is essential
• A professional appearance with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Professional, friendly disposition, with an ability to remain calm
• High standard of work ethic – self motivated, trustworthy, punctual, and takes pride in work
• Current certification in CPR

Benefits
• Leadership position, with an opportunity to mould the respiratory function laboratory to your own best practice
• Flexible work hours can negotiated, would suit a senior respiratory scientist looking for more flexibility with work hours
• Close to public transport with off street parking available

nbrespiratoryandsleep.com.au

Please contact [email protected] for further information and applications.

Job description
New England Respiratory Care is a private respiratory service based in Tamworth, NSW. It serves a large geographical area with a high demand for complex pulmonary function testing and Specialist Respiratory Services. This is a well established lung function laboratory, equipped with MGC Diagnostics Platinum Elite bodybox.

Tamworth is an attractive regional country town to live, only 41/2 hours driving distance from Sydney which offers affordable housing and activities that suit every age.

Position description

• The applicant should be able to operate independently and be able to provide the following tests. Conducting spirometry, DLCO, body plethysmography, FeNO, mannitol challenge and respiratory muscle function tests.
• Perform requested tests in a timely manner and ensure accuracy of measurements.
• Analyse relevant test results and prepare individual scientist’s reports.
• Adhere to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) /ERS technical standards.
• Staying up to date on advances in respiratory science and updating documentation accordingly.
• Ensuring routine quality control testing is conducted to maintain high quality data output.
• Be able to troubleshoot software issues, liaise with MGC diagnostics and other parties involved in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Undertake clerical duties associated with the operation of the laboratory.
• Commitment to further develop the laboratory.

Key Selection Criteria

• A qualification (Bachelor’s degree or higher) in science or a related field.
• Competency in a Microsoft Windows based computer environment including Microsoft Office skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
• Previous hands-on experience conducting lung function testing.

Desirable

• ANZRS membership.
• Ability to perform ABG.

Award
Hourly rate of AUD 40 – 45. This is negotiable.

How to apply
Please forward your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Contact details of the Practice Manager – 0425773886

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Respiratory & Sleep Scientist
Full-Time or Part-Time | Rockhampton, QLD
$32–$45/hr (depending on experience)
We are a well-established Respiratory & Sleep Laboratory in Rockhampton, led by a local respiratory physician and providing high-quality lung function testing and home-based sleep studies. As our services grow, we are looking for a Respiratory & Sleep Scientist to join our small, supportive team. Learn more about our service at cqrespiratoryclinic.com.au.

Why This Role?

● Work in a clinical environment where accuracy, patient care, and professionalism are the main priorities
● Work in a calm and well-structured clinical environment where training and support are prioritised. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their respiratory and sleep science skills at a steady, manageable pace while contributing to high-quality patient care
● Receive ongoing support and training to help you expand your skills
● Enjoy consistent hours with flexibility (24 hrs/week part-time or more if desired)
● Be involved in meaningful diagnostic work that directly supports patient outcomes

Role Responsibilities
Primary Tasks
● Perform lung function tests (spirometry, mannitol challenge, 6MWT, ECGs, etc.)
● Set up, download, and analyse home sleep studies using Nox A1
● Ensure accurate, reliable, and high-quality measurements
● Provide a calm and professional patient experience
● Participate in the lab’s quality assurance program
● Work both independently and collaboratively within set timeframes

Detailed Duties
● Calibrate and maintain respiratory testing equipment
● Follow laboratory procedures and relevant international guidelines
● Conduct tests including DLCO, lung volumes, MIPs/MEPs, FOT, FeNO, CPET
● Analyse results and prepare data for clinical reporting
● Adhere to infection control and cleaning protocols
● Manage consumables and general administrative tasks

What We’re Looking For
Essential
● Tertiary qualifications (BSc, BAppSc, or equivalent)
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to work effectively within a small team
● High attention to detail

Preferable
● Experience using Nox, Breeze, or Respiro software
● Previous experience with lung function testing or sleep study setup
● Experience in respiratory function testing

How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and CV to:
Dr Sudhakar Koduri → [email protected]

Grade 1 Scientist
St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne

Full Time Position for Parental Leave Cover (40 hours / week with ADO)
Remuneration: Grade 1 Scientist ($63,674 – $91,785 per annum)
Classifications for this position will range from RX1 – RX7 ($63,674 – $91,785 per annum pro rata)

About the Role:
The Respiratory Scientist (Grade 1) will be responsible for providing technical expertise and commitment to quality patient care, while demonstrating high standards of laboratory measurement and patient care.

Performing routine and some more complex respiratory function testing.
Be involved in the conduct of an effective quality assurance program.
Participate in training, education and professional development programs for staff.

For more information:
https://www.seek.com.au/job/88352597?ref=search-standalone&type=standard&origin=showNewTab#sol=0745217fa01b9758d1e876f5a783a2582db1aa80

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]