Persfusionist


Duties and Responsibilities:
They operate the circulatory equipment, which is used during surgeries to maintain and replace the blood flow of patients in surgery, this usually occurs the most during open heart surgery. They must also control the temperature of the patients during surgery.

Salary:
$50,000


Education:
They require a high school diploma with a strong background in biology, and chemistry and to accepted they must pass the state exam and at least 2 years in training school. Preference is given to  students with a college degree and a strong background in respiratory therapy and medical technology. The training programs are given at medical centers and clinics.

Do you think you would like to be one?
I would not like to be one because I wouldn't like to be the one having to help the surgeon, I would rather be the surgeon getting help from a perfusionist because I'm not the type of guy who likes to be watching others do better work.