Basic Respiratory Physiologist

St James's Hospital Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St James’s Hospital Dublin is seeking a Basic Respiratory Physiologist to deliver high-quality reports and contribute to a comprehensive respiratory care pathway in our Respiratory & Sleep Laboratory.

The role covers lung function assessment, disease monitoring, pre-operative risk evaluation and patient follow-up on CPAP therapy, with ongoing modernisation aligned to international best practice. Informal enquiries are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Measure the effect of disease on lung function
• Follow the course of any disease affecting lung function
• Assess pre-operative surgical risk
• Provide clinicians with reports of the highest quality
• Provide a diagnostic sleep service and initiate treatment under Physicians instructions
• Follow up patients on CPAP therapy to improve compliance and efficacy
• To engage in modernisation and implement change according to best international practice

Job description

About us

St James’s Hospital is Ireland’s largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin’s south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.

Purpose of the role

The role of the Basic Respiratory Physiologist is committed to providing a professional, flexible and quality assured service, delivering reports of the highest standard. Our objectives are to:

• Measure the effect of disease on lung function
• Follow the course of any disease affecting lung function
• Assess pre-operative surgical risk
• Provide clinicians with reports of the highest quality
• Provide a diagnostic sleep service and initiate treatment under Physicians instructions
• Follow up patients on CPAP therapy to improve compliance and efficacy.
• To engage in modernisation and implement change according to best international practice

Please review the associated Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required. Also, please view our Online Application information guide, to help guide you through the application form if needed.

For informal enquiries

Please contact Alanna Martin, Chief II Respiratory Physiologist, Respiratory & Sleep Laboratory; Phone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.
St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.