Respiratory Therapist Instructor (RRT) - Hospital to Classroom - Full-time

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•San Marcos, CA

7d•$36 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

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 Don't forget to apply! #LI-MC1

Requirements

Active RRT and State RCP license.
3+ years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.
Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (or 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree).
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong verbal/written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience is preferred, but a passion for education is essential

Responsibilities

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.