Sleep Technician & Scientist — CPAP Therapy & Diagnostics

Macarthur Lung and Sleep; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Macarthur Lung and Sleep is seeking a motivated Sleep Technician or Junior Sleep Scientist to join our specialist respiratory and sleep medicine team. This is a daytime, patient-facing role focusing on CPAP therapy, PAP troubleshooting, patient education, home sleep studies and sleep-laboratory support.

You will receive structured on-site training, supervision and ongoing support. Prior sleep-medicine experience is advantageous but not essential; applicants with healthcare qualifications and a

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in sleep science or related healthcare discipline.
• Current professional registration where applicable.
• Genuine interest in sleep medicine and CPAP therapy.
• Strong communication and patient-education skills.
• Ability to work with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up CPAP and APAP therapy and educate patients regarding treatment.
• Perform CPAP mask fitting and assist with leak, comfort, adherence and tolerance problems.
• Troubleshoot CPAP and Bi-level PAP equipment.
• Set up and review Auto-CPAP trials.
• Assist with Bi-level PAP trials.
• Download and review PAP therapy data, including usage, leak, residual events and adherence.
• Conduct booked telephone follow-up consultations with CPAP patients.
• Set up NOX home diagnostic sleep-study devices and educate patients regarding their use.
• Download, check and upload completed home sleep studies.
• Prepare and check equipment for overnight sleep-laboratory studies.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Teamwork

Training mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in sleep science or related healthcare discipline

Job description

Macarthur Lung and Sleep is seeking a motivated Sleep Technician or Junior Sleep Scientist to join our specialist respiratory and sleep medicine team. This is a daytime, patient-facing role focusing on CPAP therapy, PAP troubleshooting, patient education, home sleep studies and sleep-laboratory support.

You will receive structured on-site training, supervision and ongoing support. Prior sleep-medicine experience is advantageous but not essential; applicants with healthcare qualifications and a