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Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, California

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Clinical Lab Instructor

Respiratory Therapist 8.0 Work-LifePart-Time

Listed compensation

$35.66 to $44.57 per hour

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 5mo ago

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

Respiratory therapyClinical instructionLab equipment maintenanceStudent assessmentClinical skills evaluationRecord keepingCurriculum support

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 3,612 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution25 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
59%
CME allowance
27%
Relocation assistance
18%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Respiratory Therapy

Living in San Marcos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$867k
Typical market rent
$3,357/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.