The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Job and Person Specification
DIRECTORATE:
Acute Care & Specialist Services – The Queen Elizabeth
Hospital
DIVISION:
Medicine
DEPARTMENT:
Respiratory Medicine
TITLE OF POSITION:
Sleep Technician
POSITION NUMBER:
NW1450 & NW1452
CLASSIFICATION:
TGO1
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:
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PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT:
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Job and Person Specification Approval
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JOB SPECIFICATION
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Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to the organisation's goals (its
expected outcome and how it is achieved).
The incumbent is responsible for monitoring patients to assess sleep, respiration and other physiological
parameters, their interactions and the effects of interventions and/or providing patients with appropriate
therapeutic devices including instructions in their use.
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Reporting/Working Relationships (to whom the person reports, staff for whom the person
is responsible, and other significant connections and working relationships within the
organisation).
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Special Conditions (Such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements, frequent
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Accountable to the Co Directors, Division of Medicine.
Responsible to the Principal Medical Scientist, Respiratory Medicine through the Sleep Laboratory
Manager.
Liaises closely with medical, nursing, other hospital staff, departments and external agencies in
regard to patient care.
Although initially based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the incumbent may be required to work in
any site of the Adelaide Health Service.
You may be required to undergo a criminal history check.
A minimum of 24 hours / fortnight is worked, predominantly out of hours and may include long
overnight shifts, evenings and daytime hours.
Must be prepared to attend relevant meetings and staff development / education activities as
required.
A formal performance appraisal will be conducted annually.
Statement of Key Responsibilities/Duties (group into major areas of responsibility/ activity
and list in descending order of importance)
Assist in the monitoring of patients undergoing assessments of sleep, respiration and other
physiological parameters, their interactions and the effects of interventions by:
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Assessing the effects of, and need for further intervention following identification of stages of sleep
and patterns of respiration.
Assuming full after-hours technical responsibilities for patients undergoing diagnostic and
therapeutic investigations for sleep related respiratory disorders.
Interpreting recordings and use the information to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the study.
Generating sleep reports.
Preparing equipment, maintenance and calibration.
Identifying and managing quality and content of recordings to ensure they are suitable and repairs
are performed as faults develop.
Maintaining the efficiency of the sleep service by making use of the waiting list as necessary to
replace patients failing to show for studies.
Provision of therapeutic equipment
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Fitting patients with appropriate equipment where necessary deciding on the most suitable devices.
Educating and assisting patients in the use of therapeutic equipment.
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Ensure that continuous quality improvement programs and activities are in place and are linked to the
organisation’s strategic and corporate directions and targets by:
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Assisting with the developing and establishing of key performance indicators for all critical activities
relevant to area of responsibility in accordance with the quality evaluation program.
Assisting in the identification, establishment and review of corporate and departmental performance
standards and outcomes.
Contribute to the promotion and implementation of the General Public Sector Management Aims,
personnel management standards and employee conduct standards and in particular Equal
Opportunity and Occupational Health Safety and Welfare by adhering to the provisions of relevant
legislative requirements such as:
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Delegations of Authority
Disability Discrimination Act
Privacy Act 1988
Freedom of Information Act
SA Information Privacy Principles
Code of Ethics for Public Sector Employees
Code of Fair Information Practice
Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act
Equal Opportunity Act
SA Health Care Act.
Ensure a safe working environment at all times by:
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Maintaining effective work practices.
Adopting procedures and practices which comply with the OHS&W Act.
Making proper use of all safeguards, safety devices and personal protective equipment (as required
in undertaking the duties of the position).
Taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of self and others.
Attending mandatory safety training programs.
Contribute to the well being of people in South Australia through participation in Counter Disaster
activities, including attendance as required at training programs and exercises to develop the
necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a disaster and / or major disaster.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (those characteristics considered absolutely
necessary)
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Education/Vocational Qualifications etc.
A recognised qualification or equivalent in an appropriate tertiary, technical or patient care discipline
(TGO-1) or relevant educational standards required for entry to an appropriate Technical study course
(TGO-0).
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Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills (related to the job description and expressed in a way
which allows objective assessment)
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Experience (including community experience)
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Demonstrated skill in the application or use of monitoring or therapeutic equipment.
Proven ability to perform routine technical duties.
Proven ability to communicate with staff and the general public.
Possess well-developed interpretive skills.
Proven ability to work as a team member and independently.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Reliable and conscientious attitude to work.
Demonstrated ability to work in a socially or emotionally sensitive environment.
Experience in a service role.
Knowledge
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Knowledge in the use of monitoring or therapeutic equipment.
Knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare policies and procedures and their application
in the workplace.
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DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
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Education
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Personal Abilities / Aptitudes / Skills
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Practical experience using monitoring or therapeutic equipment with patients.
Proven ability to perform routine technical tasks in the sleep laboratory.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, technical, medical and nursing staff
regarding patient preparation, test requirements, result interpretation and patient follow-up.
Experience in a patient care role.
Empathic interactions with patients to get the best possible outcome from studies and interventions.
Experience
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Degree in science or psychology.
Experience in sleep laboratory.
Experience in the use of computers and computer based systems.
Experience in night work.
Knowledge
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Understanding of respiratory physiology.
Understanding of sleep physiology.
General understanding of human physiology.
4. Other details
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