Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical perfusionist 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. Perfusionist also control the temperature of patients during surgery.

Average Salary: $50,000

Educational Requirements

A high school diploma with a strong background in biology and chemistry is required to be accepted in perfusionist training programs. Admission preference is given to students with college science work or experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology. Perfusionist training programs are given at academic health centers and medical schools and universities.

Would you like to be one?

I wouldn’t like to be a perfusionist because it seems redundant and it also has a low pay.