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San Diego, California

Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - La Jolla

Respiratory TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

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.

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

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, and implements respiratory care while performing technical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. They also participate in quality control and maintain the flow of patient care in collaboration with other caregivers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current California RCP license and American Heart Association BLS certification. One or more years of acute care experience and graduation from an AMA School of Respiratory Care are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Diagnostic proceduresComputer literacy

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 21 employers

8
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
7
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
9%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,866 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M
Typical market rent
$3,036/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Scripps Health

Medical Practices
San Diego, CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Benefited position
Professional development programs
Great Place to Work Certified