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Guidelines for effective communication between associate clinics and Jobfit
It is important that associate clinics follow these guidelines, and we appreciate your cooperation to ensure that the candidate experiences no delays in relation to their employment, and clinic staff are able to conduct their work seamlessly and efficiently.
- Complete all tests requested. Please do not do anything more or other than requested as you will only be paid for tests required.
- Complete all paperwork sent through at the time of booking (paperwork may be different for each candidate, please call and ask us to resend if paperwork for a particular candidate is not received).
- Email or fax all results back to Jobfit immediately following an appointment. Please do not wait for a doctor review or determination of suitability as this is conducted by Jobfit doctors before releasing results to the company.
- Do not wait for results of any tests before faxing information through.
- Add Jobfit on your pathology forms or referrals to receive copies of all results so that your staff do not have to forward the pathology results. Please request the results to go to Jobfit at the address and fax number provided above.
- Provide details of any positive responses highlighted by the questionnaire or examination form (injury/illness) i.e. when, what and how did it happen? Time off from work? Treatment? Is it current or resolved? etc.
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How can I become a Jobfit associate clinic provider?
As our business grows, we are always looking for associate clinics to partner with. Please use the Contact Us form and provide us with the following information:
- Your name and qualifications
- Your clinic address, telephone and email details
- What pre-employment medical components your clinic can perform (eg medical, audiometry, spirometry, instant drug and alcohol screening, work fitness assessment)
- Cost of each component
- Appointment availability
- Average turn around time for results
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I’m interested in becoming a Jobfit employee
We’re always looking for great health professionals. Please visit our Careers page for more information.
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Sleep Apnoea GP information sheet
What is Sleep Apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a condition where a person’s throat intermittently blocks off during sleep – either completely (apnoea) or partially (hypopnoea). They may wake briefly or they may not; they may wake up choking or they are not aware of it at all. A partner may notice what is happening. In the case of severe sleep apnoea, sleep can be interrupted many times during the night. The result may be abnormal daytime sleepiness, and even slightly clouded thinking, which does create a significant rail safety issue. The onset of the condition is gradual, so most people do not notice symptoms and frequently deny them as they see themselves as perfectly normal, when in reality they are not.Common may symptoms include:
- Snoring
- Restless sleep (tossing and turning)
- Gasping or choking when waking
- Tiredness when waking in the morning
Download our Sleep Apnoea GP information sheet.
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Crystalline Silica GP information sheet
What is Silicosis?
Silicosis is a pneumoconiosis, meaning a lung disease caused by dust. It is caused by breathing in “respirable” particles containing crystalline silicon dioxide (SiO2), commonly called silica. Respirable means the airborne dust fraction that can penetrates deep into the pulmonary alveolar region of the lungs.
There are eight different crystalline silica polymorphs that differ in their toxicity. Tridymite, cristobalite, and quartz are polymorphs with high toxicity, while coesite and stishovite are relatively less toxic. The other silica polymorphs have not been studied in any detail.
It is now recommended for all workers exposed to crystalline silica to undergo lifelong health surveillance on an annual basis. The World Health Organization (WHO) advise that a baseline chest X-ray (ILO CXR) should be obtained at the start of employment, with a repeat chest X-ray performed after 2–3 years. A screening chest X-ray should then be performed every 2–5 years thereafter. Spirometry and symptom questionnaires should also be obtained annually from the start of employment and should prompt referral to specialist respiratory services if any significant change or abnormality is detected.
Download our Crystalline Silica GP information sheet.
