Respiratory Therapist I (Pulmonary Function Lab)

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

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 shifts

Must be flexible to work throughout the Health system as needed

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