Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Clinical Lab Instructor
Listed compensation
$35.66–$44.57 /hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Yes....... Make a Difference. Earn Extra Income. Just a Few Hours a Week!
Are you an RRT with a passion for mentoring the next generation? Our higher education institution is seeking a practicing therapist to work part-time in our
RT Clinical Lab. Share your real-world skills with eager students in a low-stress, hands-on environment.
- The Job: A few hours per week – easy, flexible, and rewarding extra income.
- Location: San Marcos, CA
- Schedule: 8 am to 12 Noon or 12:30 to 4:30 2X per week
- Hiring Range: $35.66 to $44.57 per hour
Your Role
- Collaborate with faculty to develop and run realistic lab scenarios.
- Mentor students one-on-one and provide feedback on their clinical skills.
- Maintain lab equipment, manage supplies, and assist with grading
(quizzes/check-offs).
- Keep accurate, confidential student progress records.
You’re a Great Fit If You
- Are a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Have a minimum of three years of clinical experience as a Registered
Respiratory Therapist.
- Enjoy teaching and advising students.
- Can commit to a consistent, small weekly schedule.
Perks
- Easy extra income.
- Work alongside passionate learners.
- Stay connected to the fundamentals of clinical practice.
- Open the door to a potential career as a future instructor.
Don't forget to share your availability when you apply!
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty to facilitate realistic lab scenarios and mentor students on clinical skills. Manage lab equipment, supplies, and student progress records while providing feedback on performance.
Requirements
Must be a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least three years of clinical experience. Candidates should have a passion for teaching and the ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Clinical Lab Instructor at Pima Medical Institute a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,922 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,922 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $95k (middle half $78k–$114k)62 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in California | 173 active | 3,943 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 60% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $1k) · 4% offer loan repayment180 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,268 in the last 30 days | 753 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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