Senior Sleep Scientist

Cardio Respiratory Sleep

Senior Sleep Scientist

Cardio Respiratory Sleep is part of the Clinical Integration Solutions Group; a well-established and growing integrated medical specialist group providing cardiac and vascular diagnostic imaging and clinical services (Cardio Vascular Services) together with sleep and respiratory services (Cardio Respiratory Sleep). We have 7 clinics in the Perth Region and 2 clinics in Melbourne. In addition to our outpatient clinics, CRS runs three Sleep Laboratories in metropolitan Perth and a fourth sleep laboratory in Bunbury at St John of God Private Hospital.

We are currently seeking motivated individuals to join CRS as a Senior Sleep Scientist. Thisrole is a fixed-term 12 month contract for maternity leave coverage, however there is opportunity for permanency depending on the success of the role. The successful candidate will work from our inpatient Perth-based Sleep Laboratories, as well performing home based sleep study set-ups from our outpatient clinics. This role requires our Scientists to:

• Conduct sleep studies, monitoring and recording both Laboratory and home-based studies, as well as associated spirometry testing.
• Participate in the analysis and interpretation of sleep studies.
• Provide high quality patient care in a professional and supportive manner.
• Conduct regular equipment calibration and maintenance testing to ensure readings and variables are reporting correctly.
• Lead, in collaboration with the Sleep Services Manager, the creation and maintenance of sleep testing equipment requirements, procedures, training plans and competency assessment tools.
• Contribute towards accreditation activities as directed by Sleep Services Manager.
• Coordinate supervision and training of Sleep Laboratory staff.
• Review sleep testing trends and requirements, recommending extensions to the CRS sleep testing service to support the delivery in excellence of patient care.
• Analyse and present relevant reports to the Sleep Services Manager regarding operational KPIs.

Minimum experience as a Sleep Scientist of at least three years is essential. A degree in health sciences (or related) is required for this role, with a certification in Sleep Science (RPSGT or equivalent), or willingness to work towards certification, is highly desirable. The successful candidate(s) will be eligible for membership with Australia and New Zealand Sleep Science Association (ANZSSA). The successful candidate(s) will also have some management or leadership experience, or aspirations to be part of the leadership team.

Our sleep labs operate seven nights a week; with outpatient evening shifts Monday to Friday; the successful candidate will have availability and willingness to working shift work (day, evening and overnight shifts) with ad-hoc shifts rostered up to 12-hours in duration to cover operational and staffing requirements.

What we offer:

• Be part of an organisation that prides itself on quality and patient care.
• Competitive hourly rate with overnight and weekend loading where applicable.
• Autonomy and ownership in the role; fantastic opportunity for a Sleep Scientist wanting to take the next step in their career.
• Support, ongoing education and development opportunities to further progress your knowledge and career as a Sleep Scientist.

If you are interested in applying for the Senior Sleep Scientist role, please submit your resume and cover letter to the Sleep Services Manager of Cardio Respiratory Sleep outlining why you are passionate about Sleep Science, and why you are ready for the next step in your career in Sleep Science.