Respiratory Therapy Instructor (RRT)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Renton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the faculty team at its Renton campus. This full-time, non-exempt, 100% on-site instructional role delivers didactic lectures, leads practical laboratory demonstrations, evaluates student competencies, and prepares students for programmatic licensure exams. The instructor monitors academic progress and supports student retention and success. The role includes implementing semester lesson plans aligned with CoARC-accredited curriculum standards; assessing and grading student work; advising students on coursework and clinical techniques; tracking attendance and academic progress; maintaining student records; and helping coordinate program enrichment activities and clinical or externship experiences. Compensation is listed as $38.00–$46.86 per hour in the opening description and $38.00–$46.89 per hour in the compensation section. Benefits include employee ownership through an ESOP, a 401(k) plan with up to a 10% employer match, healthcare options, insurance and savings account options, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and health and wellness rewards.

Requirements

Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program recognized by USDE or CHEA, or at least four years of job-related Respiratory Therapy training and clinical experience for non-graduates.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the NBRC.
Active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in Washington State.
At least three years of practical clinical experience in a hospital or acute-care respiratory setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and basic computer operations.

Nice To Haves

One year of instructional or teaching experience in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Responsibilities

Implement established semester lesson plans and prepare engaging lectures aligned with CoARC-accredited curriculum standards.
Lead hands-on laboratory demonstrations.
Evaluate student performance in clinical procedures, administer assessments, and grade coursework according to institutional policies.
Assist and advise students on Respiratory Therapy coursework, clinical techniques, and practical applications.
Track daily attendance and coordinate with the Associate Director when a student is absent for two consecutive days.
Implement academic support plans to help maintain an 80% or higher student success rate.
Prepare weekly attendance reports and submit final grades at the end of each semester for transcript updates in CampusNexus.
Arrange guest speakers, field trips, and clinical site visits.
Assist with student clinical and externship coordination as needed.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
401(k) plan with up to a 10% employer match.
Medical coverage with PPO and HDHP options, including HSA options, for eligible full-time schedules.
Dental coverage for eligible full-time schedules.
Vision coverage for eligible full-time schedules.
Basic life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
Washington Paid Sick Leave.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement.
Health and wellness program rewards.