Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Location: Schenectady, NY (must be within 1 hour) Shifts: 6 Days of Availability per month and one weekend Summary of Requirements: Minimum of 3 years related experience. Previous flight experience preferred. Flight experience can be substituted year for year for the ICU/ED/Trauma requirement. RT license as appropriate to assigned location. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification preferred but not required. Current Passport required Proficient in all basic therapeutic modalities of respiratory care. Minimum availability required is 6 days a month with one weekend included. Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed wing air ambulance call shifts Drug screening and a background investigation required Must live within an hour of Schenectady, NY Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pound and help transfer patients of all ages and physical conditions. Must be flexible and able to handle unexpected situations and delays with a good attitude. Must be able to work well as part of a team Other languages a plus.