This is a Part time, benefitted position, 12 hour Night shift at Mercy San Diego hospital. There are 36 hours per 2 week pay period. There is a weekend rotation (4 weekend days every 8 weeks). Training schedule is 12 hours 1st week and is usually full time, but we can work with your availability.

Why join Scripps Health?

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• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

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.

QualificationsR

equired:

Current California RCP licenseCurrent American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certificationExcellent interpersonal skillsEnjoys working with the publicMust be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in EnglishTechnically competent in the department skills inventoryComputer literatePreferred:

Graduate of one or two year AMA School of Respiratory CarePrefer one or more years acute care experienceNICU experience