Respiratory Therapy Instructor (RRT)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•San Marcos, CA

1d•$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 Welcome to Life-Work Balance! Consistent income and consistent schedule! 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:

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

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