Pulmonary Function and Ambulatory Clinics Manager

Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 08/24/2026 Salary Range : $119700 - 272700 Annually Employment Type Duration Indefinite Job # 32145 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility UCLA Health is seeking an experienced and passionate Pulmonary Function and Ambulatory Clinics Manager to lead pulmonary diagnostic and respiratory care operations across our growing ambulatory network. This highly visible leadership position oversees Pulmonary Function Laboratories, ambulatory respiratory testing programs, and outpatient respiratory services, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, efficiency, and patient-centered care. As a strategic leader, you'll guide multidisciplinary teams, champion process improvement initiatives, support program expansion, and help shape the future of pulmonary care delivery across UCLA Health. You'll partner closely with physicians, nursing leadership, clinical engineering, infection prevention, and operational teams to create seamless, high-quality experiences for both patients and staff. Salary Range: $119,700 - $272,700/annually Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility We're seeking a talented leader with: Required: Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) credential A Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field Minimum of 8 years in a RT leadership role Minimum of 5 years of experience in Pulmonary Function Testing, ambulatory respiratory services, or respiratory therapy operations Demonstrated knowledge of pulmonary diagnostics, blood gas analysis, respiratory equipment, and outpatient respiratory workflows Knowledge of Joint Commission, CLIA, CAP, DPH, and other regulatory/accreditation requirements Experience with staff onboarding, competency validation, education, and quality improvement initiatives Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across the health system Preferred: Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credential A Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Respiratory Therapy, Business Administration, Computer Technology, or related field Experience with electronic medical records and healthcare information systems As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCLA Health