Respiratory Therapist I (Torrance Clinic)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver
  high-quality respiratory therapy services primarily at the Adult Pulmonary
  Clinic in Torrance, 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