Senior Respiratory Physiologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Respiratory Physiologist to join a progressive and expanding Respiratory Physiology Department within a leading private healthcare provider in Galway.

We are seeking a highly motivated and patient-focused professional with significant experience in sleep diagnostics and respiratory physiology laboratory services. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic investigations while supporting the continued development of an advanced respiratory and sleep service.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret a comprehensive range of respiratory physiology investigations, including spirometry, lung volumes, gas transfer (DLCO), bronchial challenge testing and overnight oximetry.
• Lead and deliver high-quality sleep diagnostic services, including the setup, scoring and interpretation of ambulatory and laboratory-based sleep studies.
• Demonstrate expertise in the investigation and management pathway for sleep-disordered breathing, including CPAP initiation, troubleshooting and patient education.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the respiratory physiology and sleep laboratory, maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance and equipment calibration.
• Work collaboratively with Respiratory Consultants, Sleep Physicians and the multidisciplinary team to provide an efficient, patient-centred diagnostic service.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Participate in service development, clinical audit and implementation of best practice.
• Support, mentor and supervise junior physiologists and contribute to ongoing staff education and training.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Clinical Measurement Science, Clinical Physiology or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Eligibility for professional registration/accreditation relevant to respiratory physiology.
• A minimum of five years' post-qualification experience in respiratory physiology.
• Extensive experience in performing and analysing respiratory function tests.
• Significant experience in sleep diagnostics, including polysomnography and cardiorespiratory sleep studies.
• Experience working within a dedicated respiratory physiology and sleep laboratory.
• Excellent knowledge of quality assurance, laboratory standards and equipment maintenance.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Candidates must have current permission to work in Ireland or be eligible to obtain the appropriate employment permit and registration required to work in Ireland.

Desirable

• Experience with CPAP therapy initiation and follow-up clinics.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Participation in clinical audit, research or service improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A modern, well-equipped respiratory physiology and sleep laboratory.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development and further specialist training.
• A supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellence in patient care.
• Career progression within a dynamic and expanding healthcare environment.

If you are an experienced Respiratory Physiologist with a passion for sleep medicine and advanced respiratory diagnostics, apply online for an immediate interview.

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