What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Encinitas position at Scripps Health?
This is a full-time, benefitted 12 hour day shift position (6:00am-6:30pm) with 72 hours per 2 week pay period. It includes rotating weekends every other weekend. It is located at Scripps Memorial Encinitas.
Why join Scripps Health?
Scripps is an AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE!
- Recognized in the medium community hospitals category, Scripps Encinitas was the only hospital in Southern California to make the prestigious list this of top 100 Hospitals in the US in 2024 by Fortune .
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Becker's Healthcare recognized Scripps in top 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare in 2024
- 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 Qualifications:
- Current California RCP license
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer one or more years acute care experience.
- Graduate of one or two year AMA School of Respiratory Care preferred.
- NICU level 2 experience strongly preferred
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD): 40.97 - Maximum Rate (USD): 59.51
