JOB SUMMARY

CA-DK

The Respiratory Care Supervisor 2 in the Blood Gas Laboratory (BGL) supervises operations for the Blood Gas Laboratory and staff. Staff performs specimen processing, transport, analysis and result reporting. Supervisors and staff are responsible for maintaining all licensing, regulatory standard and quality assurance standards as defined in the Blood Gas Laboratory standard operating procedures.

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 or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or UC Davis Health CPR.
• Higher Education Degree (Baccalaureate or above) or in progress
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an RCP in an Acute Care Hospital or Blood Gas Lab.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and ability in personnel management, administrative coordination, fiscal policy and clinical practice.
• Knowledge of pathophysiology to provide clinical leadership within the Blood Gas Laboratory.
• Ability to collaborate with medical, nursing and Clinical Laboratory staff to accomplish department functions.
• Knowledge of Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems (EPIC Beaker/HIS/EMR/Lab Manager, etc.)Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA, National Center for Clinical laboratory Standards (NCCLS), College of American Pathologists (CAP), and Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and clinical laboratory safety regulations)
• Tact and diplomacy skills to allow working with people in both supervisory and subordinate relationships.
• Judgement skills to assess situations quickly and flexibility in response to changing conditions.
• Skills in oral and written communication, data analysis and numerical computation to prepare correspondence, reports and presentations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisory and/or leadership experience to select, train, motivate, recognize, supervise, evaluate the performance of staff and ensure operational success.
• Experience planning and conducting in-service education and training.
• Experience with Performance Improvement processes.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – PLEASE CONTACT YOUR RECRUITER WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING WHICH ACTIVITIES APPLY BY POSITION

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
  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.

• 30% - Shift Supervision and Leadership
• 30% - Analysis of Blood Samples and Pulmonary Services Lab Functions
• 20% - Communication
• 10% - Quality Assurance
• 5% - Training
• 5% - Maintaining supplies