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

 
Created
Apr 16, 2026 6:26pm
Location
San Marcos, California
From Bedside to Classroom: Shape the Future of Respiratory Care. Are you an RRT who loves the science of respiratory care but is ready for a new challenge?

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

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