Respiratory Diagnostics Specialist (Spirometry & Sleep)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A role with Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Reading involves performing diagnostic tests to national standards, including spirometry, static lung volumes, and gas transfer. You will conduct bronchodilator testing, field exercise tests, ambulatory oxygen assessments, and CPAP trial setups for patients with sleep disordered breathing.

The position also covers review of CPAP therapy, home NIV support, and cardio-pulmonary exercise testing as part of evaluating sleep-related breathing disorders.

Responsibilities

• To perform diagnostic tests to nationally accepted standards for accuracy and quality.
• To carry out the following investigations: Spirometry (measurement of dynamic flows and volumes).
• Measurement of static lung volumes by multiple approved techniques.
• Gas transfer for Carbon Monoxide by single breath technique.
• Bronchodilator Response Testing.
• Field exercise tests (6 minute walk test; shuttle test; 6 minute step exercise test).
• Ambulatory oxygen assessment (when required).
• Measurement of respiratory muscle strength (MIP/MEP; SNIP tests; postural spirometry).
• To assist in the performance of hypoxic inhalation tests (fitness to fly).
• To assist in the performance of histamine challenge tests.
• To perform earlobe blood gas sampling and analysis.
• To perform fraction exhaled Nitric Oxide testing.
• To perform a range of diagnostic tests in patients who have suspected sleep related breathing disorders.
• To perform CPAP Trial set ups for patients with diagnosed sleep disordered breathing.
• To perform the review of CPAP therapy for patients with diagnosed sleep disordered breathing who are on CPAP treatment.
• To assist in the provision of home NIV.
• To assist in the performance of cardio pulmonary exercise tests.

Job description

A role with Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Reading involves performing diagnostic tests to national standards, including spirometry, static lung volumes, and gas transfer. You will conduct bronchodilator testing, field exercise tests, ambulatory oxygen assessments, and CPAP trial setups for patients with sleep disordered breathing.

The position also covers review of CPAP therapy, home NIV support, and cardio-pulmonary exercise testing as part of evaluating sleep-related breathing disorders.