Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - New Grad - Part time - Mercy Chula Vista

This is a Part Time RCP position (36 hours per two week period), benefited, and with 12 hour varied shift. The varied shifts would be either either 0600-1830 or 1800-0630 and at Mercy Chula Vista Hospital.

This role is to fulfill our RCP new grad program. The training will be full time and once that is completed, you will move into a part time role.

• 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.

Join our team as a Respiratory Therapist within our Respiratory Therapy department at Scripps Mercy Hospital. 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

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.

• Current California RCP license.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

Preferred

Seeking new RCP graduates