Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - La Jolla
Scripps Health
- Location
- Onsite (San Diego, California)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Scripps Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess, plan, and implement respiratory care procedures in collaboration with other caregivers. The role involves performing technical, diagnostic, and therapeutic duties to maintain patient care flow within a recognized top healthcare employer.
Skills
Full job details
This is a benefited, Full time, day shift position as an RCP at La Jolla Memorial hospital.
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.
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.
Experience/Specialized Skills: Prefer one or more years acute care experience. Excellent interpersonal skills. Enjoys working with the public. Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English. Technically competent int he department skills inventory. Computer literate.
Required Certification/Registration: Current California RCP license required. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
Required Education/Course(s)/Training: Graduate of one or two year AMA School of Respiratory Care preferred.