RESPIRATORY CARE THERAPIST 2 REGISTERED (WAE)

Registered Respiratory Therapist

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.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For additional information about this vacancy contact:

Human Resources Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center 5400 Coliseum Blvd Alexandria, LA 71303 View phone number on click.appcast.io