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Respiratory Scientist

OSCA 263936·ANZSCO 234612

Employed

1,000

Part-time share

49.6%

Female share

72.7%

Median age

35 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Respiratory Scientist is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Conducts lung function tests and sleep studies to support the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and sleep disorders, in consultation with other medical professionals.

What they typically do

  • Performs routine and complex lung function tests, and overnight sleep studies and daytime tests to assess respiratory or 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

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Respiratory Scientist.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.