SLEEP SCIENTIST – Grade 1

About the Role 

We are looking for a Sleep Scientist to join our friendly team on a casual basis.

The Sleep Centre operates within three metropolitan Ramsay Health Care facilities, namely Warringal Private, Mitcham Private and Northern Private Hospitals. Each site contains a comprehensive 6-bed unit which typically operate from Sunday to Friday nights.

Sleep Scientists are responsible for preparing and monitoring overnight polysomnography studies on evening and overnight shifts. The role includes patient preparation and education, maintenance of signal quality, mask fitting, CPAP titration, and basic sleep study interpretation & analysis.

Sleep Scientists must have a good knowledge of sleep disorders and their causes, electrophysiological recordings, CPAP products, infection control procedures and industry best practices in order to complete each sleep study effectively. Administrative tasks must also be performed, i.e. completion of hospital documentation and sleep study records.

This role reports to the Sleep Unit Manager.

About You 

To be successful for this opportunity, it is vital for you to possess high-level communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, as you will be working with a diverse range of patients. You will bring experience working within a Sleep Study program or unit along with attention to detail and a strong passion for patient care. The ability to engage with and create meaningful working relationships with patients, their families, clinical and non-clinical staff is essential.  

You will also bring: 

• Previous experience in Sleep Medicine is desirable but not essential
• Flexibility to work across at least two of the three metropolitan sites
• Ability to learn and apply electrophysiological recording techniques
• Accurate and concise scientific reporting
• Data collection proficiency 
• Any experience within a hospital will be well regarded
• Bachelor’s degree in science, Bioscience or Applied Science equivalent is essential.

Remuneration

On offer is an hourly rate ranging from $33.41 - $44.57 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

About Us

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964. 

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. 

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Carlos Pereira PereiraC@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com