Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Part Time - Nights - Mercy SD

Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego's campus includes the O'Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

This position is a part time (36 hours per two week pay period), benefitted (12 hour Night shift) position, including weekend rotation, at our Mercy San Diego Hospital.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Join our team as a Respiratory Therapist within our Respiratory Therapy department at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Use your technical skills and experience to help our team in this exciting and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a thirst for knowledge and is eager to grow within the Scripps Health family.

The Respiratory Therapist, in collaboration with other caregivers:

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates actions for respiratory care.
• Performs all technical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to respiratory care and other core responsibilities necessary to maintain the flow of patient care and comfort in the unit.
• Responds to critical situations.
• Utilizes computer systems in performing position duties.
• Adheres to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in Quality Control, preventative maintenance, and performance improvement activities.

Required:

• Current California RCP license
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working with the public
• Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English
• Technically competent in the department skills inventory
• Computer literate

Preferred:

• Graduate of one or two year AMA School of Respiratory Care
• Prefer one or more years acute care experience
• NICU experience

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.

You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $40.97-$59.51/hour