Adult Sleep Scientist Grade 1/2
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Monash Adult Sleep Service
The Monash adult sleep service consists of a 6 bed laboratory located at Monash Medical Centre Clayton, and a 3 bed laboratory located at Dandenong hospital. The adult sleep laboratories operate 6 nights per week from Sunday through to Friday night.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and professional Grade 1 or 2 (dependent upon EBA rules) Sleep Scientist to join our team across both the Clayton and Dandenong sites on a part time basis. This position consists of afternoon shifts at our Clayton laboratory, though other shifts will be available on an ad hoc basis. The minimum shifts for this position include:
- Mondays 5.30pm – 10.30pm
- Alternate Fridays 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Reporting to the Chief and Deputy Chief Sleep Scientists, your duties will involve all aspects of sleep study preparation and recording of in lab and home-based sleep studies. Sleep studies will involve routine diagnostic PSG, CPAP titration and oxygen titration including blood gas sampling and transcutaneous CO2 monitoring. You will also be required to attend regular in-service educational meetings as part of this role and maintain all mandatory training requirements. As part of this role, we also offer excellent opportunities for professional development, including supporting applications for relevant post graduate study, preparation for the RPSGT exam, registration with the ACCP, participation in departmental research activities and attendance at educational meetings and conferences.
About You
Essential:
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a major in physiology/biomedical science
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work autonomously with an analytical approach to troubleshooting
- Self-motivation and flexibility
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a hospital-based sleep laboratory
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential
- Registration with the ACCP as a Clinical Physiologist (Sleep) Level 2
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Anthony Turtin on 9594 2904.
Sleep Scientist Gr 1 Position Description can be found here
Sleep Scientist Gr 2 Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 22 April 2025