Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Night Shift - La Jolla

Scripps Health; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for a full-time night shift at La Jolla Memorial hospital in California. The role involves providing respiratory therapies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality patient care in a busy hospital setting.

In collaboration with other caregivers, the RCP assesses, plans, implements and evaluates actions related to respiratory care, performs technical procedures and adheres to hospital policies to maintain

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates respiratory care actions.
• Performs all technical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to respiratory care.

Job description

This is a Full time, benefited, night 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.