This is a Full time, benefitted position with a varied shift, but at this time it would be for night shift (18:00-06:30) at Mercy San Diego hospital.

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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.

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
• Prefer one or more years acute care experience
• NICU experience