| Aspect | Full Time Ecmo Specialist | Respiratory Therapist |
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| Credentials | RN license, ECMO certification | Respiratory therapy license, CRT or RRT certification |
| Work Environment | Intensive care units, specialized ECMO teams | Hospitals, clinics, ICU settings |
| Employer & Industry | Hospitals, specialized cardiac and respiratory centers | Hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehab centers |
While both roles involve respiratory support, a Full Time Ecmo Specialist focuses on managing ECMO machines in critical care settings, requiring specialized certifications. Respiratory Therapists provide broader respiratory care across various settings. The ECMO Specialist role is more specialized and often involves working directly with ECMO technology in intensive care units.