# Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - New Grad - Part time - Mercy SD at Scripps Health

- Company: [Scripps Health](https://scripps.org)
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Type: Part-time · Entry
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply: https://scripps.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=262005886&lang=en
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/respiratory-therapist-rcp-new-grad-part-time-mercy-sd-308466

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Provide respiratory care assessments, planning, and treatment for patients.
- Perform technical diagnostic procedures and respond to critical medical situations.
- Maintain unit workflow and participate in quality control activities.
- Complete a full-time training program before transitioning to part-time hours.

What they're looking for:

- Recent graduates of a respiratory therapy program.
- Current California RCP license and BLS certification.
- Strong interpersonal skills and computer literacy.
- Ability to follow English instructions and work 12-hour shifts.

## Posting

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

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