Medical Scientist - Respiratory And Sleep Medicine

Description:

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
• Salary: $68,478 - $83,594 p.a (pro rata) - MeS1
• Permanent Part Time (37.5. hours per fortnight)

Join our dynamic team at the Limestone Coast Local Health Network, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care. As the Medical Scientist - Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, you'll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist in the diagnosis and management of respiratory and sleep disordered for inpatient and outpatient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instructing patients in performance of pulmonary tests to ensure optimal patient performance.
• Assist in data collection, maintenance, and analysis.
• Prepare documentation pertaining to testing and reports in an accurate and comprehensive manner.
• Assist in the development of new research protocols and procedures in accordance with established standards.
• Assisting with equipment maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and adequate supplies for testing are stocked.

At LCLHN, we are dedicated to providing excellent care through best practice standards, quality improvement, and a forward-thinking approach. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and eager to grow professionally, we want you on our team!

Overview:

Step into a transformative role as the Medical Scientist - Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, where you will be responsible providing specialised clinical support and assisting in the diagnosis and management of Respiratory and Sleep disorders.

Reporting directly to the Head of General Medicine, and working closely with the General Medicine team, you will deliver high-quality and precise services in the provision of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine disorders for Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service inpatients and outpatients.

As the Medical Scientist - Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, you will ensure that quality assurance techniques, equipment maintenance and performing specialised pulmonary test procedures are adhered to, whilst demonstrating a patient-centred approach in all aspects of your work. You will work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team and stakeholders to assist in the delivery of patient-centred outcomes for our consumers.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science), or an equivalent/related field.
• Experience in patient/clinical laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise work to meet competing deadlines and set goals in short timeframes.
• Demonstrated high-level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite programs.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN

Applicant Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 892661

Enquiries

LCLHN HR
Phone: 87245225
E-mail: Health.HRLimestoneCoastLHN@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

3 April 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

892661 Medical Scientist - Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.