Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Clinical Lab Instructor
Listed compensation
$35.66 to $44.57 per hour
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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 3,612 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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