The primary responsibilities and functions performed by the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/ Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) in the Long Beach VAHCS encompass diagnostic evaluation, assessment, and provision of patient care services to both inpatients and outpatients. This includes patient instruction, testing, equipment/computer setup and interface, troubleshooting, and preliminary interpretation.
The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Perform diagnostic evaluation including Spirometry before and after bronchodilators, Lung Volume Determinations, Diffusing Capacity Determination, Slow Vital Capacity measurement, Maximum Voluntary Ventilation, and measurement of Airway Resistance and Conductance, arterial blood gas interpretation - this includes patient instruction, testing, equipment/computer setup and interface, troubleshooting, and preliminary interpretation.
Monitor and evaluate patient performance during procedures and evaluates' response to PFT and recommends changes based on information obtained. Provide patient with clear, concise instructions and coach the patient to achieve the best, reproducible results. Plan, provide, and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and families. Provide consult service at the request of nursing staff or physician.
Provide recommendations to the physician based on assessment/evaluation of patient. Maintain knowledge of emergency airway management, pulmonary pharmacology, and oxygen administration. Recognize changes in patients' condition and responds appropriately and communicates with other members of the healthcare team when changes in condition occur. Ensure equipment and supplies are available for use. Participate in evaluation of new equipment and services.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, monitors compliance within the PFT clinic area. Resolve technical work problems with the aid of references, such as manuals, troubleshooting guides, and other reference sources. Provide accurate, legible, and complete documentation of patient care delivered and response to therapy. Act as liaison to providers for testing performed, equipment, supplies and requests for special services.
Recommend changes in the PFT Lab to improve services and patient care. Assist with completion of department paperwork. Assist in planning and implementing effective educational programs for in-services, orientation, continuing education, and other personnel training in the PFT Lab. Provide additional, non-traditional services as determined by LBHCS and department needs per supervisor.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 6:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Mary.Almonte@va.gov · 719-216-4769
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $120812 – $157058/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-10 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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