Pulmonary Diagnostics Therapist I

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 92,299; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Outpatient Clinics is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disease through advanced pulmonary diagnostic testing. You will perform pulmonary function and exercise studies while contributing to quality improvement, education, and research initiatives across the Health System.

Responsibilities include routine tests (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion), advanced procedures (REE, CPET), equipment maintenance, training staff, implementing new

Responsibilities

• Perform routine pulmonary function testing including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies.
• Conduct advanced diagnostic procedures such as Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET).
• Assist with quality control, preventative maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Support staff training, competency development, and implementation of new testing protocols.
• Coordinate daily operations and shift activities; collaborate with physicians and researchers.
• Monitor quality assurance activities and maintain accurate documentation.

Job description

UCLA Outpatient Clinics is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disease through advanced pulmonary diagnostic testing. You will perform pulmonary function and exercise studies while contributing to quality improvement, education, and research initiatives across the Health System.

Responsibilities include routine tests (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion), advanced procedures (REE, CPET), equipment maintenance, training staff, implementing new