Respiratory Care Supervisor 2 - Night Shift

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

Retirement plans

CE allowance

Job summary

University of California- Davis Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Supervisor to lead and coordinate night shift operations, ensuring safe, effective delivery of respiratory care across the medical center. The role encompasses staffing, equipment, and clinical expertise alignment with patient needs under a complex academic health system.

The ideal candidate will hold a California RCP license and an RRT credential, with BLS and PALS, at least 3 years in acute care.

Qualifications

• Current California Respiratory Practitioner (RCP) State License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential.
• AHA or Red Cross BLS/UC Davis Health CPR.
• AHA/PALS.
• Higher Education Degree (Baccalaureate or above) or in progress.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an RCP in Acute Care Hospital.
• Knowledge of basic and advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of respiratory care equipment and applications.
• Pharmacology knowledge related to respiratory care and cardiopulmonary system.
• Knowledge of mechanical ventilation applications.
• Ability to interpret results with other health professionals.
• Effective communication with patients and staff.
• Independent work and time management.
• Infection control and safety compliance knowledge.
• Basic computer skills: data entry, e-mail, EMR.
• Ability to teach and mentor.
• Working knowledge of management and chain of command.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across the assigned shift and ensure staffing, resources, and clinical expertise meet patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other leaders to resolve complex patient care and system issues.
• Maintain clinical competency and participate in direct patient care as needed.
• Support quality, safety, documentation, and regulatory standards through rounding and data review.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Skills

RCP License

RRT Credential

BLS/CPR

PALS

Acute Care Experience

Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

Ventilation Knowledge

Infection Control

EMR Proficiency

Teaching/Mentoring

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

EMR Systems

Data Entry

Email

Job description

Job Summary

The Respiratory Care Supervisor is a clinical and operational leader who serves as a frontline representative of the Respiratory Care Leadership Team and is accountable for the safe, effective, and reliable delivery of respiratory care across the medical center. Working within a complex academic health system, the Supervisor translates departmental standards, organizational priorities, and professional practice expectations into consistent clinical excellence. The Supervisor provides visible leadership across the assigned shift, ensuring staffing, resources, equipment, and clinical expertise are aligned with patient needs. The Supervisor responds to changing acuity and operational demands, anticipates barriers to care, and takes decisive action when patient safety, service reliability, or team performance is at risk. The Supervisor fosters a culture of accountability, professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement by coaching and mentoring staff, providing meaningful feedback, recognizing excellence, and addressing performance concerns. The successful leader demonstrates both clinical authority and servant leadership, setting clear expectations while remaining accessible, supportive, and committed to the success of the team. Through rounding, observation, audit, and data review, the Supervisor ensures compliance with clinical, regulatory, documentation, quality, safety, and operational standards. The Supervisor collaborates with physicians, nursing, and other clinical and operational leaders to resolve complex patient care and system issues. The Supervisor maintains clinical competency and participates in direct patient care as needed while providing leadership across a highly specialized service supporting patients of all ages and acuities, including critical care, neonatal and pediatric care, emergency and trauma services, burn care, advanced mechanical ventilation, and other specialized cardiopulmonary services.

The ideal candidate is a clinically credible, accountable, and engaged professional who demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning, evidence-based practice, professional development, and the advancement of Respiratory Care through education, quality improvement, professional organizations, research, advocacy, or innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• Current California Respiratory Practitioner (RCP) State License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Higher Education Degree (Baccalaureate or above) or in progress
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience as an RCP in an Acute Care Hospital.
• Skills in performing basic and advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and calculations, collects and interprets data to facilitate objective patient assessment and effective care planning.
• Strong knowledge in the fundamentals of respiratory care equipment and application.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care equipment and application.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology related to respiratory care and the cardiopulmonary system.
• Knowledge of various applications of mechanical ventilation.
• Ability to assist other health care professionals in the interpretation and clinical application of results.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and a respectful manner toward patients, visitors.
• Ability to demonstrate effectiveness in spoken and written communications.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and exhibit good time management practices.
• Knowledgeable of and in compliance with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the department and/or work unit and the Medical Center.
• Basic computer skills: data entry, e-mail, E.M.R.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach and mentor.
• Working knowledge of basic management regarding chain of command.
• Skills to maintain reliable work habits, attendance, and completed assignments.
• Ability to prioritize patient's care based on: emergent needs, patient safety, resources available to meet identified needs, routine care.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive and positive working relationships with all team members.
• Continuing knowledge of maintenance and development of clinical skills and technical competency in Adult/Pediatric, Emergency and Trauma respiratory care, applications, procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with intra and inter departmental teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (JCAHO, Title 22, HCFA. CMS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience and demonstrated abilities in:
• Performance Improvement processes
• Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Leadership
• 20% - Clinical Practice
• 20% - Communication/Collaboration; Teamwork
• 10% - Professional Development

Department Overview

Respiratory Care is a highly technical and specialized ancillary department at University of California, Davis, Medical Center (UCDMC) providing assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages with critical pulmonary illness and trauma needs.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $50.43 - $99.86
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: Grade 25
• UC Job Title: RESP CARE SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 006608
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100 %
• Shift (Work Schedule): Nights
• Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 HoursKeyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e.g., cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal 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.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks