Glossary Term:

Title

respiratory therapist

Phonetic

<b>RES</b>-per-uh-<b>tor</b>-ee<b> ther</b>-uh-pist

Description

A professional who works with people who have breathing problems. This can include breathing treatments and managing patients on ventilators (breathing machines). A CRTT or certified respiratory therapy technician may also examine the patient, collect information about lung function, and set up and maintain equipment, such as ventilators.