Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Casual Status - Chula Vista en Scripps Health

This position is part of the new grad program therefore we are seeking new RCP graduates. This is a Casual Status also known as Per Diem Day shift position from 6a-6p. The location is Mercy Chula Vista but you might float to Mercy San Diego. The minimum availability is every other weekend (4) and then fill in where needed. The training will be full time for a couple of weeks and part of the new grad program.

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 Chula Vista. 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.

In collaboration with other caregivers, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates action for respiratory care. Performs all technical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to respiratory care. Performs other core responsibilities to maintain the flow of patient care. May provide additional patient care within their scope of practice as permitted by licensure, certificate or training. 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