Respiratory Therapy Clinical Site Instructor (RRT) | Part-Time
Pima Medical Institute
Location
San Marcos, California
Salary
$36 - $45 / HOUR
Quick overview
The instructor will guide respiratory therapy externs through hands-on clinical experiences, providing necessary support and feedback to build their competence and confidence. Key duties include arranging clinical experiences, coordinating education, supervising students, and evaluating their progress against established standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent experience, along with a minimum of three years of practical experience as a hospital/clinical respiratory therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and a current state license to practice respiratory care are mandatory.
Job description
Are you an RRT who finds fulfillment in mentoring others? We are looking for a dedicated respiratory therapist to guide our students as a part-time Clinical Site Instructor. You will provide hands-on support and valuable feedback to externs, ensuring they develop the confidence and competence needed for a successful career.
Share your expertise and make a direct impact on the future of our field.
- Essential functions
- Instruct student clinical externships and arrange for appropriate clinical experience based on individual student needs.
- Coordinate clinical education for all students.
- Supervise the students in all clinical experiences.
- Adhere to the school and externship facility's policy and procedure.
- Maintain student attendance by established policies
- Evaluate student performance and progress by clinical performance standards.
- Coordinate resolutions to concerns between students and institutional staff members.
- Instructs students in appropriate techniques and methods of the respiratory therapy program.
- Maintain currency in clinical practice and be apprised of changes in the field.
- The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or training from an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Respiratory Therapy OR
- A minimum of four (4) years of job-related training and experience for those instructors who are not graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience as a hospital/clinical respiratory therapist.
- One (1) year of instructor experience in an accredited respiratory therapy program preferred.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) State license.
- Current license, certification, or other designation required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the respiratory therapy field.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.
- Compensation & benefits
- $35.66 to $44.57 per hour
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan