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Respiratory Therapy Instructor

Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, USA
Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
USD 35.66-44.57 hourly / hour
Discovered 3 weeks ago

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Location

  • San Marcos, CA (San Marcos Campus) | 100% On-Site
  • Type: Full-Time (40 Hours per Week) | Non-Exempt

Schedule

  • Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Department: Respiratory Therapy Program

Compensation

  • $35.66 – $44.57 per hour

Position Summary

You’ve spent years mastering the art of patient care—navigating high-pressure codes, fine-tuning ventilators, and celebrating victories with your patients. Now, imagine taking all that hard-earned expertise and multiplying its impact! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our San Marcos faculty as a full-time Respiratory Therapy Instructor .

In this rewarding academic role, you will deliver classroom lectures, lead high-fidelity lab simulations, and mentor students through complex clinical concepts. As an employee-owner at Pima Medical Institute, your work directly shapes the future of healthcare while building equity in your financial future through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Instructional Delivery & Clinical Labs

Lecture & Simulation Leadership: Deliver engaging lectures and facilitate hands-on laboratory exercises using modern simulation technology to prepare students for real-world clinical practice.

Curriculum Execution: Implement daily lesson plans aligned with program objectives and CoARC accreditation standards; integrate guest speakers and field trips to enrich learning.

Clinical Integration: Coordinate externship opportunities and bridge classroom theory with bedside application.

Student Success & Academic Administration

Retention Coaching: Monitor student progress, advise students on academic paths, and provide proactive mentorship to maintain an 80%+ student success rate.

Academic Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate student grades, daily attendance records, and course documentation in compliance with institutional policy.

Institutional Involvement: Participate in faculty meetings, Advisory Board meetings, student orientation, and campus graduation ceremonies.

Minimum Requirements

  • Credentials & Licensure: Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
  • Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
  • Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as an RRT in a hospital or acute care setting.
  • Education: Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program (or four [4] plus years of direct clinical experience in lieu of degree).
  • Technical Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Teaching experience in an accredited respiratory therapy or allied health program.

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

  • Hiring Range: $35.66 to $44.57 per hour.
  • Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—earn equity in the company without personal financial investment.
  • Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
  • Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.
  • Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness Program rewards.

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