Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - New Grad - Part time - Mercy SD

This is a Part Time RCP position (36 hours per two week period), benefited, and with 12 hour varied shift . The varied shifts would be eithereither 0600-1830 or 1800-0630 and atMercy San Diego Hospital.

*This role is to fulfill our RCP new grad program .*The training will be full time and once that is completed, you will move into a part time role.

/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 2026.

• 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 2026 list of 165 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. 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.

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Required:

• 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.
• Current California RCP license.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

Preferred:

• Seeking new RCP graduates

Job: *Respiratory

Organization: *Scripps Mercy San Diego

Title: Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - New Grad - Part time - Mercy SD

Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Requisition ID: 262005818