Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Mercy San Diego

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy San Diego is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for a full-time, benefited position. The shift is a 12-hour varied schedule with 60 hours every two weeks, and candidates must be current Scripps employees in the RCP department for consideration.

The role collaborates with caregivers to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care. It includes performing technical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, using hospital computer systems, and adhering to policies to ensure

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 full time, benefited, RCP position at Mercy San Diego. The shift is a 12 hour varied shift with 60 hours per 2 week pay period.

Intra-Unit: Must be a current Scripps Employee at Scripps Mercy in the RCP Department for consideration

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.