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

This is a Part Time RCP position (24 hours per two week period), and with 12 hour varied shift . The varied shifts would be either either 0600-1830 or 1800-0630 and at Mercy San Diego Hospital. Please note this role does not include a benefit Package.

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.

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