Respiratory Care Supervisor 2 — Night Shift Leader

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

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.