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

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.

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.

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 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.