Perfusionist

Duties and responsibilities: Clinical perfusionists operatecirculation 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.  Perfusionists 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.  Admissions preference is given to students with college science work or experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology.

Reflection: I would like to be a Perfusionist

Because , it requires chemistry, and biology , and I love those

Classes. It would be a good job to earn money.