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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 5/5/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 5/15/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $97,217 - $120,895 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $46.56 - $57.90

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Application Instructions

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Posted: 5/2/2024

Job Reference #: 129439

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 5/5/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 5/15/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $97,217 - $120,895 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $46.56 - $57.90

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.