Sleep & Respiratory Scientist

Scope Healthcare Limited.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Job summary

Scope Healthcare Limited, via Sleepscope clinics in Melbourne, seeks a Sleep & Respiratory Scientist. You will conduct and interpret lung function tests and home sleep studies end‑to‑end, coordinating with technicians and clinicians.

You’ll ensure data quality, patient support, and accurate documentation while using latest diagnostic technologies. Qualified candidates will have a Respiratory Science/Biomed degree, ANZSRS‑aligned certification, CPR, and Australia-wide work rights, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Science, Health or Biomedical Science or related field.
• Clinical experience in respiratory and/or sleep testing.
• Certification as a Respiratory Scientist, or equivalent, per ANZSRS standards.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Familiarity with HealthTrack or similar healthcare software.
• A valid Australian driver's licence and full working rights.
• Working with Children Check and police check prior to start.
• Additional sleep medicine or pulmonary function testing certifications are valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform lung function testing and interprete results.
• Run testing to ANZSRS standards and coach patients through maneuvers.
• Run home sleep studies and set up equipment for overnight use.
• Download, review, and interpret recordings with referring doctors.
• Check test quality and document results and patient records.
• Explain procedures, answer questions, and discuss next steps with patients.
• Maintain equipment and ensure calibration and quality checks.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to integrate patient care.

Skills

Respiratory testing

Sleep testing

CPR certification

HealthTrack software

Driver's licence

Working with Children Check

Police check

Sleep medicine certs (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Science / Health / Biomedical Science

Tools

HealthTrack

Job description

Remuneration: $35 - $45 per hour ($70,000 - $90,000) + super | Full Time or Part Time | Melbourne VIC

Perform and interpret lung function tests and home sleep studies for patients across our Sleepscope clinics. Sleepscope, part of Scope Healthcare, provides sleep and respiratory diagnostics, including lung function testing and home-based sleep studies, through clinics across Melbourne. We're now looking for a Sleep & Respiratory Scientist to join our team. You'll run our testing from start to finish, from the test itself to the results our referring doctors rely on, working with our technicians and clinic team.

What you will do

• Perform lung function testing.
• Run testing to ANZSRS standards, and coach each patient through every manoeuvre.
• Run home sleep studies.
• Set patients up with the equipment, explain how to use it overnight, then download and review the recording when it comes back.
• Interpret results.
• Check each test for quality, and provide results and recommendations to referring doctors and our clinical team.
• Look after each patient.
• Explain the procedure, answer their questions and help them understand their results and next steps.
• Keep data accurate. Document results promptly and manage patient records and test data in line with privacy requirements.
• Maintain the equipment. Keep all respiratory and sleep testing equipment calibrated, quality-checked and working correctly.
• Work with other healthcare professionals. Share what you find so each patient's care fits together.

We're looking for

• A bachelor's degree in Respiratory Science, Health or Biomedical Science, or a related field.
• Clinical experience in respiratory and/or sleep testing.
• Certification as a Respiratory Scientist, or equivalent, in line with ANZSRS standards.
• A current CPR certificate.
• Familiarity with healthcare software such as HealthTrack.
• A current driver's licence and full working rights in Australia.
• A Working with Children Check and police check before you start.
• Additional certifications in sleep medicine or pulmonary function testing will be highly regarded.

You will have an opportunity to

• Work with the latest diagnostic technologies and tools in respiratory care.
• Grow your career with professional development support.
• Be part of one of Melbourne's largest cardiology, sleep and respiratory groups.
• Access team member discounts and offers at a range of retailers, venues and services.