Sleep Technologist/ Scientist Grade 1

Job Description:

• Part Time Permanent (up to 20 hours per week)

• Best practice implementation

• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Grade 1 Sleep Technologist to join the St Vincents Hospital Sleep Centre (Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine) team on a part time permanent basis. It is essential for the Grade 1 Sleep Technologist to work predominantly overnight shifts with the possibility of evening Grade 1 Sleep Technologist will be responsible for providing high quality clinical service within the inpatient sleep laboratory for patients with sleep disorders.

Duties

• Responsible for the setup of equipment and patients for the recording of physiological variables during sleep

• Responsible for the recording of physiological variables during patients sleep including the implementation and titration of therapies

• Liaise and communicate with other team members and senior scientist

• Participate in monthly Sleep Centre staff meetings and in-service training

• Ensure local and organisational policies are adhered to at all times.

Classifications for this position will range from Scientist Grade 1 RX1 RX7 ($61204 - $88223 per annum pro rata for part time).

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science is essential

• Previous experience in a customer/ patient focused environment is desirable

• Ability to work evening and overnight shifts

• Previous experience within a Sleep Laboratory (desirable)

• Current national criminal history check or willing to obtain

Benefits

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs

• Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!

• In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Culture of continuous improvement

St Vincents Hospital Sleep Centre

St Vincents Hospital Sleep Centre (Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine) is a multidisciplinary Sleep Service providing inpatient and outpatient services to patients from metropolitan and regional Victoria. Services includes full polysomnography home based testing CPAP clinic outpatient clinic patient liaison and sleep psychologist clinic. Inpatient testing services are made up of a core three bed facility which provides full polysomnography for the investigation of sleep and sleep related respiratory disorders.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Please contact us if you would like to know more.

For further information please contact Kate Galloway on (03).

Respectfully no agencies please

POSITION PURPOSE
The Grade 1 Sleep Technologist will be responsible for providing high quality clinical service within the
inpatient sleep laboratory for patients with sleep disorders.

5. POSITION DUTIES
Demonstrates sound knowledge in conducting polysomnography for the investigation and
management of sleep disorders including patient and equipment setup.
Responsible for the recording of physiological variables in sleep and ensuring the quality of such
recordings
Demonstrates sound knowledge in the analysis of polysomnography during a patients sleep.
Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge in the area of sleep disorders and acts as a clinical role
model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care.
Accurately documents patient care in accordance with hospital guidelines.
Adheres to all aspects of confidentiality in regards to patients staff and personnel.
Practices within policy and procedural guidelines

INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS
General
Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
Comply with all SVHM policies procedures by laws and directions
Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of
Conduct
Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes
maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process
Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance
Clinical Quality and Safety
Attend clinical orientation upon commencement
Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as
appropriate.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken
Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
Complete annual clinical competencies
Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work
Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in
a timely manner
Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team
Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of dayto-day work
Person Centred Care
Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format
Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care
Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback
Health and Safety
Protect the health and safety of self and others complying with all health and safety related policies
procedures and directions
Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annuall

Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement
7. INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)
The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:
Capability Demonstrated behaviour
Personal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate timely work
results
Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeks
information from a range of sources
Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectations
demonstrating sound judgement
Innovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewing
strengths and weaknesses of current processes
Strategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver results
Organisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies between
units/departments
People Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productive
efficient teamwork
Collaboration Works collaboratively within and outside the
team
8. SELECTION CRITERIA
8.1 ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent qualification.
8.2 OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Experience in performing a range of diagnostic procedures
Maintenance of equipment and instruments
Experience educating undergraduate students
Ability to be self-directing and work with minimum supervision
High level decision making ability in particular problem identification and solution and analysis and
interpretation of clinical data
Well developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to respond
professionally and appropriately as a representative of STV
The ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
The ability to prioritise tasks and manage timelines
Demonstrated ability to assist and support change
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education and professional development
Demonstrated understanding of professional industry issues
Demonstrated commitment to:
o The Values and Health Care Philosophy of the Sisters of Charity
o The Principles of the St. Vincents Hospital Patient Care Model
o The Hospital Code of Conduct
o The goals and strategic direction of the Hospital
8.3 OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Registration with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT)

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Code of Conduct:

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