Respiratory Scientist for Lung Function Lab

Karmakar Services Trust; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Breathe Ease in Upper Mount Gravatt, Brisbane is seeking an experienced Respiratory Scientist to join our lung function laboratory on a permanent part-time basis, primarily Wednesdays to Fridays. You will perform spirometry, DLCO, MIPs/MEPs, FeNO testing, and support home sleep study setup, with emphasis on accurate documentation, quality assurance, and safe clinical practice.

The role requires a tertiary qualification and at least one year of local experience, with independent work and teamwork

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Health Science, Applied Science or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in a lung function laboratory.
• Ability to perform lung function tests independently and work effectively as part of a clinical team.
• Experience with Medisoft lung function testing instrumentation or equivalent software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform comprehensive lung function testing, including spirometry, diffusing capacity (DLCO) and static lung volumes
• Perform maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIPs and MEPs)
• Perform fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing
• Home sleep study setup, as required
• Routine laboratory operations and equipment maintenance
• Equipment calibration and quality assurance
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to relevant laboratory protocols and safety standards

Skills

Lung function testing

Spirometry

DLCO

MIPs/MEPs

FeNO testing

Home sleep study setup

Quality assurance

Documentation

Safety standards

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health Science, Applied Science or an equivalent discipline

Tools

Medisoft lung function testing instrumentation

Job description

Respiratory Scientist for Lung Function Lab

Breathe Ease is a respiratory and sleep practice located in Upper Mount Gravatt, Brisbane. The practice has a fully equipped lung function laboratory and is seeking an experienced and motivated Respiratory Scientist to join our team. This is a permanent part-time position, primarily working on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Key responsibilities

Independently perform comprehensive lung function testing, including spirometry, diffusing capacity (DLCO) and static lung volumes

Perform maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIPs and MEPs)

Perform fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing

Home sleep study setup, as required

Routine laboratory operations and equipment maintenance

Equipment calibration and quality assurance

Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to relevant laboratory protocols and safety standards

About you

Tertiary qualification in Health Science, Applied Science or an equivalent discipline

Minimum of one year of relevant experience in a lung function laboratory

Ability to perform lung function tests independently and work effectively as part of a clinical team

Experience with Medisoft lung function testing instrumentation or equivalent software is desirable