Respiratory Scientist

About the role

Following training and competency assessment, you will independently provide high-quality respiratory diagnostic testing at our Bunbury clinic, supported by our broader physician-led clinical and diagnostics team.

Key responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive respiratory function testing
• Preparing, instructing and supporting patients throughout testing
• Ensuring test quality, accuracy and repeatability
• Equipment calibration, cleaning, maintenance and quality control
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Supporting safe and efficient clinic operations

About you

• A qualification in respiratory science, physiology, exercise physiology, biomedical science or a related field
• Previous lung-function testing experience, although this is not essential
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, reproducible testing
• Excellent patient communication and coaching skills
• The confidence and reliability to work independently once trained
• Sound clinical judgement and a strong commitment to patient safety
• Good organisational, documentation and time-management skills
• A willingness to learn and complete our internal certification pathway

About us

Western Respiratory & Sleep is seeking a Respiratory Scientist to join our growing Bunbury respiratory diagnostics service. Training will be provided primarily in Bunbury, with occasional training at our Joondalup clinic. Travel expenses for required Joondalup training will be covered. The successful applicant will complete the WRS Respiratory Diagnostics Academy Certification Program, which combines supervised learning, observed practice and formal competency assessment.