Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - SSRS - Seasonal

The type of opportunity available:
SYSTEM WIDE SEASONAL TEAM - Full Time, Benefitted, Limited tenure Scripps employee who supports assignments of 13 - 26 weeks. This is varied Shift and must be willing to work Days or Night Shift and float to any of our 5 hospitals located in San Diego.

Completion bonus available at the end of the initial 13 week assignment = $7K . Potentially more if contract is extended. Pay rate is the seasonal flat rate of $47.12

Scripps is an AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE!

• Fortune Magazine has repeatedly named Scripps as one of 100 Best Companies to Work at, and has again in 2024.
• 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

Our Scripps System-wide Resource Services (SSRS) department supports the entire Scripps Health system. As a member of the Seasonal team, you can fill vital roles on a contract basis (13 or 26 weeks) to provide critical coverage for peak seasonal demands while gaining experience in a variety of environments.

Join our Scripps SSRS team as a Respiratory Therapist where you will provide direct patient care within the scope of your practice. This includes the following:

• I n 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.

** Previous Scripps employees who would like to move into a seasonal position will have to have left the organization for a frame of one (1) year prior to onboarding as a seasonal employee. Current employees are not eligible.

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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• One (1) or more years RCP acute care experience.
• Current California RCP license required
• Current American Heart Association BLS
• 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:

• Graduate of one or two year AMA School of Respiratory Care.
• NRP Certification
• NICU Experience

Travel Requirements:

• Work between the five (5) Scripps Health hospital campuses: Encinitas, La Jolla, Torrey Pines, San Diego, and Chula Vista.