Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Mercy San Diego
Compensation
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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.
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 in the 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.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care in collaboration with other caregivers, and perform respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Support patient-care operations, use computer systems, follow hospital and departmental policies, and participate in quality control, preventive maintenance, and performance improvement activities.
Requirements
A current California Respiratory Care Practitioner license and current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification are required. One or more years of acute-care experience and graduation from an AMA School of Respiratory Care are preferred; strong interpersonal and computer skills, English proficiency, and technical competence are also expected.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 48 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $95k (middle half $78k–$114k)66 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in California | 192 active | 3,986 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 52% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $1k) · 6% offer loan repayment200 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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