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Respiratory Therapist Instructor (RRT) - Hospital to Classroom

Pima Medical Institute

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$36 - $45 / HOURPosted 1 month ago

Location

San Marcos, California

Salary

$36 - $45 / HOUR

Quick overview

The instructor will deliver lectures and lead labs, utilizing clinical experience to prepare students for real-world scenarios, while maintaining an 80% student success rate through monitoring and mentorship. Responsibilities also include executing lesson plans, advising students, coordinating externships, and ensuring accurate record-keeping meets accreditation standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an active RRT credential and State RCP license, along with a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting. An Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required, though 4+ years of experience may substitute for the degree.

associate degreeWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRecord KeepingMentoringMS OfficePatient CareTrainingCurriculum ImplementationRespiratory TherapyVentilator ManagementAccreditation ComplianceExternship CoordinationLab InstructionLecturingStudent Mentorship

Job description

You’ve spent years mastering the art of patient care—navigating high-pressure codes, fine-tuning ventilators, and celebrating the small victories with your patients. Now, imagine taking all that hard-earned expertise and multiplying its impact.

If you enjoy mentoring and training, this is a great career for you!

Pima Medical Institute is hiring a Respiratory Therapy Instructor (RRT).

Schedule

  • Monday - Friday | 8 am to 5 pm
  • Location:
  • San
  • Marcos
  • Campus
  • Compensation: $35.66 to $44.57 hourly
  • Full-Time: Excellent Benefits

Did you know Pima Medical Institute is Employee-Owned?

  • That means when you join our team, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner.
  • The most immediate benefit?
  • Wealth-building.
  • Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you earn equity in the company without investing your own money, providing a powerful path to long-term financial security.
  • Beyond that, employee ownership creates a culture in which your work directly contributes to our shared success, with transparency, collaboration, and a true stake in the future we’re building together.

Your role and Impact

  • Educate &
  • Demonstrate: Deliver lectures and lead labs, using your clinical experience to prepare students for real-world scenarios.
  • Drive
  • Student
  • Success: Maintain an 80% student success rate by monitoring progress, mentoring at-risk students, and reducing course withdrawals.
  • Curriculum
  • Implementation: Execute lesson plans aligned with program objectives, integrating guest speakers and field trips to enhance learning.
  • Student
  • Mentorship: Advise students on curriculum paths and coordinate externship opportunities to bridge the gap between school and clinical practice.
  • Compliance &
  • Administration: Maintain accurate grades and attendance records, and ensure all activities meet accreditation standards.

What you bring to Pima Medical Institute

  • Credentials: Active RRT and State RCP license.
  • Experience: 3+ years of clinical experience in a hospital setting. (Teaching experience is preferred, but a passion for education is essential).
  • Education: Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (or 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree).
  • Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong verbal/written communication skills.

Did you know Pima Medical Institute is Employee-Owned?

  • That means when you join our team, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner.
  • The most immediate benefit?
  • Wealth-building.
  • Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you earn equity in the company without investing your own money, providing a powerful path to long-term financial security.
  • Beyond that, employee ownership creates a culture in which your work directly contributes to our shared success, with transparency, collaboration, and a true stake in the future we’re building together.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Hiring Range

  • $35.66 to $44.57 hourly
  • Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA), Dental & Vision
  • Short & Long-term Disability
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave & Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health & Wellness Program

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Benefits

  • Sick Leave
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Holidays
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Short & Long-term Disability
  • Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA)