263936 Respiratory or Sleep Scientist

Role overview

Conducts lung function tests and sleep studies to support the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and sleep disorders, in consultation with other medical professionals.

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Tasks

• Performs routine and complex lung function tests, and overnight sleep studies and daytime tests to assess respiratory or sleep disorders
• Interprets and analyses respiratory function and sleep test data to provide accurate and timely reports
• Collaborates with other medical professionals to develop treatment plans based on test results
• Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
• Calibrates and prepares equipment used in the performance of respiratory function and sleep tests, and maintains equipment to optimum hygiene standards
• May assist in the development and implementation of respiratory and sleep research projects

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