Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - La Jolla

Scripps Health; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health in La Jolla, CA is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for a benefited, full-time, day shift position. You will collaborate with caregivers to provide respiratory care.

The role involves performing technical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, maintaining patient flow, and utilizing hospital information systems. Scripps Health supports professional development and quality improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.