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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality respiratory therapy services primarily at the Adult Pulmonary Clinic in Porter Ranch, with additional coverage at various Adult and Pediatric Pulmonary Clinics and Pulmonary Function Laboratories across the health system as needed.
- Conduct routine and advanced pulmonary function testing in both ambulatory and laboratory settings, ensuring strict adherence to established protocols and quality standards.
- Provide patient and caregiver education on respiratory medications, airway clearance techniques (ACT), and the safe, effective use of durable medical equipment—including nebulizers, home ventilators, and CPAP/BiPAP devices—for both adult and pediatric populations.
- Maintain expertise in respiratory devices, ensuring proper usage and troubleshooting during clinical practice.
- Accurately generate and route pulmonary function reports using standardized documentation procedures and electronic health record systems.
- Support the calibration and maintenance of pulmonary function laboratory equipment and actively participate in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
- Assist with clinic operations and contribute to the development and expansion of pulmonary programs, including potential involvement in research and quality improvement projects.
- Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments, including rotating clinic locations and workdays, and provide coverage across the health system as needed.
- Work under the general supervision of designated leadership, which may include the Respiratory Therapy Directors, Clinic Manager, Pediatric Pulmonary Clinic Manager, Relief Pulmonary Clinic Supervisor (RCP II), or Pulmonary Function Lab Manager, depending on assignment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support patient care and departmental objectives.
Salary Range: $48.53 – $64.03 per hour
Required:
- Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field
Preferred:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Prior experience performing Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) with both adult and pediatric populations
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of current respiratory therapy theories, practices, and procedures
- Proficiency in organizing and prioritizing work efficiently and independently
- Ability to interpret physician care plans and determine appropriate respiratory care modalities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to listen attentively and convey information clearly
- Expertise in setting up, monitoring, and troubleshooting respiratory equipment
- Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with clinical and ancillary staff
- Demonstrated professionalism and compassion when interacting with a diverse patient population, families, and healthcare team members
- Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changes in work schedules or assignments
- Commitment to delivering excellent service, promoting patient satisfaction, and maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Physical ability to:
- Stand and/or walk for up to 75% of a 12-hour shift
- Sit, push, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods
- Safely transfer patients weighing at least 100 lbs. using equipment or assistance
- Lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 35 lbs.
- Dedication to teamwork and quality, with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in all responsibilities
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