Pulmonary Function and Ambulatory Clinics Manager

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking an experienced and passionate Pulmonary Function and Ambulatory Clinics Manager to lead pulmonary diagnostic and respiratory care operations across our ambulatory network.

This leadership role oversees Pulmonary Function Laboratories, ambulatory respiratory testing programs, and outpatient respiratory services, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, efficiency, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• CPFT credential required
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
• Minimum 8 years in a RT leadership role
• Minimum 5 years in PF testing/ambulatory respiratory services/operations
• Knowledge of pulmonary diagnostics, blood gas analysis, respiratory equipment and workflows
• Regulatory/accreditation knowledge (Joint Commission, CLIA, CAP, DPH)
• Experience with staff onboarding, competency validation, education, quality improvement
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the health system

Responsibilities

• Oversee Pulmonary Function Laboratories and ambulatory respiratory services
• Lead pulmonary diagnostic and respiratory care operations across ambulatory network
• Partner with physicians, nursing, engineering, infection prevention and operations to ensure high-quality care

Skills

CPFT credential

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Ther

RT leadership

PF testing/ambulatory respiratory

Regulatory knowledge

Onboarding/education/quality

Collaboration across teams

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EMR

Healthcare IT

Job description

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Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Posted Date

08/24/2026

Salary Range: $119700 - 272700 Annually

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32145

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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UCLA Health is seeking an experienced and passionate Pulmonary Function and Ambulatory Clinics Manager to lead pulmonary diagnostic and respiratory care operations across our growing ambulatory network. This highly visible leadership position oversees Pulmonary Function Laboratories, ambulatory respiratory testing programs, and outpatient respiratory services, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, efficiency, and patient-centered care.

As a strategic leader, you'll guide multidisciplinary teams, champion process improvement initiatives, support program expansion, and help shape the future of pulmonary care delivery across UCLA Health. You'll partner closely with physicians, nursing leadership, clinical engineering, infection prevention, and operational teams to create seamless, high-quality experiences for both patients and staff.

Salary Range: $119,700 - $272,700/annually

Job Qualifications

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We're seeking a talented leader with:

Required:

• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) credential
• A Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years in a RT leadership role
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Pulmonary Function Testing, ambulatory respiratory services, or respiratory therapy operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of pulmonary diagnostics, blood gas analysis, respiratory equipment, and outpatient respiratory workflows
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CLIA, CAP, DPH, and other regulatory/accreditation requirements
• Experience with staff onboarding, competency validation, education, and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across the health system

Preferred:

• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credential
• A Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Respiratory Therapy, Business Administration, Computer Technology, or related field
• Experience with electronic medical records and healthcare information systems

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.