PERFUSIONIST

Duties and responsibilities:    

     

Clinical perfusionists operate circulation equipment during medical situations when it is necessary to temporarily and artificially replace the patients circulatory or respiratory functions. They control the temperature of patients during surgery.

Salary $50,000 $65,000

Education:

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.   

        

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one?

Yes I would like because I want to study medicine, learn and help another persons.