Adult Sleep Scientist
The Sleep Laboratory at our Footscray campus is currently seeking 2 enthusiastic and professional Sleep Scientists (Grade 1 or 2 - dependent upon EBA rules) to join our team
- Payscale RX 1 to RY4 on offer (Dependent on EBA rules and experience)
- 2 x Permanent part-time positions
- 80 total hours per fortnight to be allocated (e.g., 2 positions x 40hrs)
- 10-hour shifts on a rotating roster (day/evening/night shifts)
The position will involve key tasks such as:
- all aspects of sleep study patient preparation and recording
- all aspects of sleep study analysis
- Portfolio management
- Attend regular in-service educational meetings and maintain all mandatory training requirements
The successful applicant will have a science degree with related majors, have excellent communication skills, work collaboratively, and demonstrate initiative and confidence when working in a clinical setting.
The Sleep Disorders Unit at Footscray Hospital is NATA Accredited and performs a variety of in-laboratory and home-based PSG and treatment studies. The Unit performs approximately 2,000 sleep studies per annum, including diagnostic PSG, treatment studies (CPAP/Bi-Pap/Oxygen) and split studies, with TCO2 monitoring and blood gas sampling if required. The unit also provides support to patients with CPAP clinics, APAP trials and light therapy devices.
Western Health is continually growing due to being in the growth corridor of Melbourne. Plans are under way with a new Footscray Hospital being completed for 2025, where our unit is increasing in size. This means there is a high opportunity to grow professionally within the Sleep Disorders Unit, including supporting applications for the RPSGT exam, ACCP registrations, participation in departmental research and attendance to quarterly educational meetings and scientific conferences.
Whilst this position maintains a strong clinical focus, the Grade 1/2 scientist will also support quality system activities in line with NATA/ASA Accreditation Standards and be involved in specific set of delegated portfolios. The Grade 1/2 Sleep Scientist will be expected to demonstrate an analytical approach to troubleshooting and be highly organised.
Applications close 11:59pm on 24 April 2025.
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Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
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