Valerie Dukes

Registered Respiratory Therapist · Uc Irvine Health

respiratory therapist Fullerton, CA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
18 years
since Oct 2008
Gender
Female

Experience

Registered Respiratory TherapistCurrent
Uc Irvine Health
Since Oct 2008 · 18 years · Fullerton, CA

Education

East Los Angeles County Community
1982 – 1984
East Los Angeles County Community
1981 – 1984

Skills

Quality Patient Care Appointment Scheduling Pft Respiration Peoplesoft Rehabilitation Computer Charting Isolation Pals Home Care Icu Patient Outcomes Mechanical Ventilation Quality Assurance Care Planning Cpap Acute Care Patient Advocacy Critical Care Medicine Critical Care Patient Education Pulmonary Rehabilitation Customer Service Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Care Bronchoscopy Teamwork Pediatrics Emergency Room Acls Blood Gas Ekg Performance Improvement Billing Systems

About Uc Irvine Health

Industry
Hospital & Health Care
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
Fullerton, CA

Professional Overview

Valerie Dukes is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Uc Irvine Health, based in Fullerton, CA. As a respiratory therapist, Dukes contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Fullerton, CA. They have been with Uc Irvine Health for 18 years. Dukes holds academic credentials from East Los Angeles County Community and East Los Angeles County Community. Core competencies include Quality Patient Care, Appointment Scheduling, Pft, Respiration, Peoplesoft. Uc Irvine Health operates in the Hospital & Health Care sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Fullerton, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Valerie Dukes is one of them.
  • 2,178 respiratory therapists are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 211 contacts at Uc Irvine Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in CA: $65,000 – $112,000 (median $84,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in CA: Kaiser Permanente (166), Sutter Health (50), Dignity Health (50).
  • 1% of respiratory therapists in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 66% of respiratory therapists in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Valerie Dukes located?

Valerie Dukes is based in Fullerton, CA. They are currently affiliated with Uc Irvine Health.

What is Valerie Dukes's specialty?

Valerie Dukes specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Valerie Dukes currently work?

Valerie Dukes currently works at Uc Irvine Health. They have been there for 18 years.

What is Valerie Dukes's educational background?

Valerie Dukes attended East Los Angeles County Community and East Los Angeles County Community.

How do I contact Valerie Dukes for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in CA?

respiratory therapists in CA typically earn $65,000 to $112,000 annually, with a median of $84,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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