RESPIRATORY CARE THERAPIST 2--REGISTERED (WAE)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Alexandria, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
CLSSC-5/27/26-SO-RCT
Department
LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities
Opening Date
05/27/2026
Closing Date
6/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
We're looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our dedicated team at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC)-a facility committed to providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment. As a Respiratory Therapist at CLSSC, you'll play a vital role in supporting the respiratory health and overall well-being of our residents, helping them participate more fully in daily life and work toward greater independence.
This position involves close collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans that promote safety, comfort, and improved quality of life.
If you're compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting-this could be the opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license and accreditation with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist plus one year of experience as a licensed registered respiratory therapist.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Provides comprehensive respiratory therapy services for the treatment and remediation of cardiopulmonary function and diseases for the residents at the Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.
Works with allied health team coordinating and implementing an overall resident care strategy and treatment plan and modify treatment plans when necessary.
Facilitates the administration of specialized oral hygiene with the intent of improving oral cavity microbiome.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Classified WAE (When Actually Employed); not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period.
Location: This position is located at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center in Alexandria, LA.
Compensation: This position is eligible for shift differentials as follows for actual hours worked:
2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm - $1.00
3rd Shift: 10:00pm - 6:30am - $1.25
2nd Shift (Weekend/Holidays): 2:00pm - 10:30pm - $1.50
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Contact Information:
For additional information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources
Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center
5400 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
318-487-5484
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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Do you have a current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license and accreditation with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?
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If you answered "YES" to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered "NO", enter N/A
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm