Respiratory Therapy Instructor | Full-Time | On-Site Job Listing at Pima Medical Institute in Mesa, AZ (Job ID D73E1D7E-99F7-4398-A098-DE75EFDB346F)

Description

Instruct Respiratory Therapy students in the clinical setting in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for an instructor position in our Respiratory Therapy program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students, including scheduled activities and materials for semesters.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
• Monitor the attendance of students in the program and coordinate with Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row.  Prepare attendance reports weekly for the office management department.
• Review student success rates and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals.  Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.  Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
• Maintain student grades by established policies.  Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
• Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and visits to therapy clinics.
• Prepare lectures, labs, and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• Assist and advise students with the Respiratory Therapy program curriculum.
• May assist and coordinate externships for Respiratory Therapy students.

• Associate's degree. Baccalaureate degree is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Respiratory Therapy.
• Three (3) years of experience as a hospital/clinical respiratory therapist.
• One (1) year of instructor experience in an accredited respiratory therapy program is preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) State license.
• Current respiratory therapy and teaching licenses, certifications or other designations as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the field.
• Verbal and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.