Respiratory Therapist I (Porter Ranch Clinic)

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