Respiratory Physiologist

Description:

The successful candidate will be expected to perform pulmonary function studies and sleep studies and to support the Respiratory teams and other teams with accurate test data in a professional manner, performing tests using a variety of skills, techniques and equipment.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
 

• Performing lung function and sleep study tests, interpretation of tests, preliminary reporting and alerting medical staff to any serious anomalies.
• Supervision of student/trainee respiratory physiologists, as well as the provision of specialist education to other health care workers.
• Be professionally responsible for all aspects of the post holders own work, under the supervision of Chief II Respiratory Physiologist.
• To maintain accurate clinical records as required.
• To keep abreast in understanding and knowledge of all new developments.
• Excellent communicaton skills, the ability to work as part of a team.
• Be adaptable and flexible in all areas of their work.
• Assisting in maintaining departmental procedures and protocols including infection control and general lab hygiene.