Pulmonary Function & CPET Specialist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,202 - 92,616; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support pulmonary diagnostic testing and cardiopulmonary disease management within the Health System.

You will perform PFTs, CPET, and participate in quality improvement, staff education, and research initiatives, with potential rotating day, night, and weekend shifts. Requires RRT, CA license, associate degree; preferred bachelor's and specialized certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through NBRC.
• Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or related field (preferred).
• PALS, ACLS, NRP (preferred).
• CPFT or RPFT NBRC certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies.
• Conduct advanced diagnostic procedures, including Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) studies and 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.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

PALS

ACLS

NRP

CPFT or RPFT NBRC

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support pulmonary diagnostic testing and cardiopulmonary disease management within the Health System.

You will perform PFTs, CPET, and participate in quality improvement, staff education, and research initiatives, with potential rotating day, night, and weekend shifts. Requires RRT, CA license, associate degree; preferred bachelor's and specialized certifications.