Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical perfusionists operate circulation equipment during medical situations when it is necessary to temporarily and artificially replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions.  This occurs during heart surgery and similar operations.  Perfusionists also control the temperature of patients during surgery.  Their duties include: 

Ø Operate heart- lung machines

Ø Administering some types of anesthesia

Ø Administering some types of medication

Average salary:

$50,000

Educational Requirements:

A high school diploma with a strong background in biology and chemistry is required to be accepted, into training programs. Admissions preference is given to students with college science work or experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology.

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