Respiratory Therapy Lead & Clinical Supervisor

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA seeks a Respiratory Therapist Supervisor to lead our respiratory care staff and assist the department in management while delivering direct patient care as needed.

Strong leadership, instructional, and evaluative skills with advanced clinical expertise in respiratory care are essential. Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapy staff ensures high-quality patient care and staffing effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical acute care experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner CA license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, orient, terminate, promote, train and conduct evaluations of staff.
• Direct day-to-day work activities and supervise performance of team members.
• Allocate staffing and scheduling to meet patient and departmental needs.
• Manage performance: set goals, provide feedback, develop skills, and address issues.
• Develop departmental action plans and monitor productivity and records for regulatory needs.
• Provide timely communication to hospital staff and providers for optimal patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Supervision

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory Care Practitioner CA license

Basic Life Support

Job description

Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA seeks a Respiratory Therapist Supervisor to lead our respiratory care staff and assist the department in management while delivering direct patient care as needed.

Strong leadership, instructional, and evaluative skills with advanced clinical expertise in respiratory care are essential. Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapy staff ensures high-quality patient care and staffing effectiveness.