264345 Respiratory Physician

Registration or licensing is required.

Paediatric respiratory and sleep physicians are included in this occupation.

• Respiratory and Sleep Physician

• 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