Sleep Technician (Overnight) - Casual
About Us
The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research is Australia’s leading respiratory and sleep research organisation. The Woolcock is dedicated to investigating the causes of disease, finding better treatments, and translating our discoveries into new clinical practice. We are determined that our work creates a better life for people affected by sleep and breathing disorders.
Benefits
- Be part of a dedicated clinic team
- Opportunity to learn new skills and develop
- Training will be provided
- New modern office in Macquarie Park (within Macquarie University precinct) and across the road from Macquarie Centre
- Easily accessible by public transport:
- Macquarie University metro station – a 400m walk away
- Macquarie Centre bus interchange opposite the office
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Woolcock Sleep Lab as a Casual Sleep Technician (Overnight). Shifts are available from Monday to Friday nights within an 11-bed unit, caring for both children and adults. The Sleep Technician will be engaged in the responsible for patient/participant care, setup, and performance of sleep studies in our cutting-edge sleep research facility. This includes the areas of high-density electroencephalography (EEG), obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and clinical trials.
Duties and Responsibilities
- High quality patient/participant care and satisfaction
- Patient/participant monitoring and quality sleep data acquisition for both research and clinical sleep studies
- Patientparticipant record and identifiable information management
- Good clinical practice and infection prevention and control
- Effective operation and maintenance of sleep study equipment
- Compliance with processes and protocols for clinical and research studies
About You
- Patient/participant-focused
- Knowledge of how to set up sleep studies
- Demonstrated experience in patient/participant data acquisition and management
- Knowledge of infection control practices
- Demonstrated ability to follow quality protocols
- Current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Valid working with children check (WWCC)
Desirable - Qualification/Skill?Certification
- Degree in clinical/biological sciences (e.g., medical science), nursing or related
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification
- Sleep equipment knowledge (PSG, CPAP, TcCO2)
- Sleep software knowledge (Profusion PSG)
Our Vision: Improved quality of life for individuals and families affected by sleep, breathing and lung disorders.
Our Aspiration: To maintain our world-leading research impact by the translation of translating sleep, respiratory and lung cancer research into better clinical outcomes globally.
Our Values: Respect, Excellence, Partnership, Support and Opportunity.
Apply Now!
We are very keen to learn how you would add strength to our team. Please apply promptly as we will be assessing applications as they are received. Please apply by sending your CV and Cover Letter via email to hr@woolcock.org.au.
Residency Requirements
Applicant must have valid working rights in Australia.
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