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 & Employee- Ownership **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 **Don't forget to apply!**