263936 Respiratory and Sleep Scientist

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This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Performs routine and complex lung function tests, and overnight sleep studies and daytime tests to assess respiratory and sleep disorders
• Interprets and analyses respiratory function and sleep test data to provide accurate and timely reports
• Collaborates with other medical professionals to develop treatment plans based on test results
• Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
• Calibrates and prepares equipment used in the performance of respiratory function and sleep tests, and maintains equipment to optimum hygiene standards
• May assist in the development and implementation of respiratory and sleep research projects