Respiratory Physician

Description

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the human respiratory system.

Description

Investigate, diagnose and treat complex medical conditions chiefly concerning internal human disorders and diseases using specialist testing, diagnostic and medical techniques, and provide medical input into managing public health issues and infectious disease outbreaks and control measures.

Tasks include

• Consults and conducts respiratory examinations on patients to form a comprehensive medical assessment
• Requests laboratory tests, imaging, respiratory function tests and other diagnostic procedures
• Diagnoses patients by analysing test results and evaluating other health information related to respiratory conditions
• Performs or supervises pleural procedures and bronchoscopy
• Prescribes and manages medications and non-pharmacological treatments, including oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation
• Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised treatment of respiratory conditions
• Provides ongoing support in treating acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Develops management plans for the prevention and treatment of both acute and long-term respiratory conditions
• May oversee respiratory function and sleep scientists and laboratories, and interpret results of respiratory function and sleep tests