Thursday, February 27, 2014

Perfusionist

Perfusionist


Duties and Responsibilities:
They 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.  They also control the temperature of patients during surgery.  Their duties are: 
  • Operating heart-lung machines
  • Administering some types of anesthesia
  • 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 in perfusionist training programs.  Admissions preference is given to students with college science work or experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology. The programs are given at academic health centers and medical schools and universities.  
I do not think that I would like to become a Perfusionist because I would not like to be in charge of operating a body.

                            

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