Respiratory Therapist Instructor (RRT)

Respiratory Therapist Instructor

Location: Las Vegas, NV | Campus: On-Site Salary Range: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Your Mission: Shape the Future of Respiratory Care

Are you a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) ready to transition your clinical expertise from the ICU to the classroom? Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist Instructor for our accredited Las Vegas program.

In this role, you aren’t just teaching theory; you are the architect of a student's career. You will lead high-fidelity simulations, mentor students through complex clinical concepts, and ensure that the next generation of Nevada's Practitioners are prepared for the rigors of modern healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Instruction: Develop and deliver dynamic lesson plans, interactive lab sessions, and practical demonstrations that cater to diverse learning styles.
• Simulation Leadership: Utilize modern technology and simulation tools to create immersive, real-world learning environments.
• Student Success & Retention: Monitor attendance and academic performance.

Serve as a mentor to maintain an 80% or higher student success rate through proactive coaching.

• Academic Management: Maintain accurate student records, including weekly attendance and final semester grades, in accordance with institutional policy.
• Field Integration: Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and clinical externships to bridge the gap between classroom learning and bedside practice.
• Professional Standards: Ensure all activities adhere to CoARC accreditation standards and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Credentials: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted Nevada State RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) license.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital or acute care setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn internal Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of teaching experience in an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Exceptional communication and classroom management skills.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We are an employee-owned institution. When the school succeeds, you succeed.

• Competitive Pay: $31.00-$38.75/hour.
• Retirement Power: 10% Employer Match on your 401(k) plus an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Comprehensive Health: Medical (PPO/HDHP), Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Financial Security: Company-provided disability and life insurance.
• Balance: Generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave (PSL), and paid holidays.
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement and wellness programs.