Respiratory Therapist I (Pulmonary Function Lab)

UCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA • 3h ago

Description

Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals supporting the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disease through advanced pulmonary diagnostic testing. As a Respiratory Therapist you will perform a variety of pulmonary function and exercise studies while contributing to quality improvement, staff education, and research initiatives across the Health System.Key responsibilities:

Perform routine pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies

Conduct advanced diagnostic procedures, including Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) studies and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)

Assist with quality control procedures, preventative maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting

Participate in personnel training and competency development

Support the implementation of new testing procedures and protocols

Assist with coordinating daily operations and shift activities

Collaborate with physicians, researchers, and interdisciplinary teams

Monitory quality assurance activities and maintain accurate documentation

May include rotating day, night, and weekend shiftsMust be flexible to work throughout the Health system as needed

Salary range: $50.96/hr - $67.23/hrQualifications

RequiredAssociate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PreferredBachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or related field.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of biological sciences and cardiopulmonary physiology sufficient to perform pulmonary function testing.Experience performing routine pulmonary function studies.Familiarity with pulmonary laboratory equipment, including blood gas analyzers, exercise testing systems, and related diagnostic equipment.Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.Ability to effectively interact with patients, providers, staff, and research personnel.

Physical RequirementsAbility to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.Ability to assist in moving patients weighing up to 100 pounds.Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 75% of a 12-hour shift.Ability to sit, kneel, crouch, push, pull, and reach as needed throughout the workday.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, families, physicians, faculty, staff, and visitors.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

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