UC San Diego Hiring For Pulmonary Function Respiratory Therapist – 120130 at Oakland, CA  Full Time

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Functions as a member of the Pulmonary Function and Exercise Lab team. Maintains a safe environment for patients undergoing invasive and non-invasive diagnostic pulmonary function and cardiopulmonary testing. Operates and trouble shoots state-of-the -art diagnostic and PC based pulmonary functions and exercise equipment. Able to perform basic pulmonary function testing including Spirometry, 6 minute walks, Pulse oximetry and radial ABG draws. In addition, Technologist will be able to perform advanced Pulmonary Function testing to include: Plethysmography, Diffusing capacity test, maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures, maximal voluntary ventilation, Helium FRC determination, shunt quantification studies, bronchodilator studies and sputum inductions. Technologist will be able to provide cylinder gas and PFT lab inventory management. Ability to Calibrate PFT equipment to acceptable standards. Provide patients with both written and verbal education, on smoking cessation. Able to float shifts between PFT facilities when needed. Works cooperatively with other team members and other cross-functional department to ensure tests are performed in a timely manner and within lab quality standards. Adheres to Department and Medical Center’s Policies and Procedures. Adheres toUCSD Core Values and C I Care Program guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced RT education program or equivalent knowledge and ability.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the state of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a comprehensive pulmonary function lab.
• Experience in an exercise testing lab.
• CPFT/RPFT certified.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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