Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Percussionists manage equipment during medical situations, temporarily and artificially replacing a patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions. These situations occur during heart surgeries and similar operations. Perfusionists also control the patient’s temperature during surgery along with; operating heart-lung machine, administering anesthesia and some types of medicine.

Salary: $50,000

Education:

High school student should take challenging courses in biology and chemistry. Some college work needs to be acquired, as well as experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology, for acceptance in perfusionist training. Must attend; perfusionist training program at academic health centers, medical schools and universities recognized by the American Academy of Cardiac Perfusionist.

Reflection:

I would like to become a perfusionist because on the hands job, you aren’t dealing with the basic stuff you are dealing with the legit operation and having the capacity to having a patient’s life in your hands. I know it might sound wrong because it kind of like a rush knowing that everything depends on you and the capability of the surgeon.