Perfusionist
Introduction:
Per
fusionist also known as a Clinical Per fusionist or a Cardiovascular Per
fusionist operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery and other
surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass. In some circles, they are known
as Certified Clinical Perfusionist or CCP. The name Perfusionist is derived
from the word 'perfusion' which means to pump a liquid into an organ or tissue.
Meaning of the word itself enlighten the nature of the job performed by Per
fusionists.
Perfusionist
to operate the heart lung machine. A heart-lung machine is used to keep the
patient’s blood flowing until the heart can be restarted. During open heart
surgery, patients heart is stopped and blood is diverted away from the heart
and lungs into the heart-lung machine which oxygenates the blood
Nature of Work:
Perfusionists
are vital members of surgical and critical care teams which consists of cardiac
surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, surgical technologists and
nurses. A Perfusionist continuously monitor the equipment to control the speed
of blood circulation, the patient’s temperature, monitor the levels of oxygen
and other gases in the blood, coagulation (blood clotting) status, the
composition of the blood, adding blood products and medications when ordered by
the surgeon. They keep the surgical team informed of the patient's condition
throughout the surgery. Perfusionists role also extends beyond the operating
room to manage extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machines for
patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) whose heart and lungs are not able to
function properly. In addition to these critical responsibilities in the
operating theater, Perfusionists also evaluates and selects new equipment,
orders supplies, and oversees technical support staff.
Perfusionists
mainly work in operating rooms in hospitals and surgical centers during heart
and lung surgery, they also work in ICUs. for
emergency procedures on weekends and nights. Individual surgeons and companies
that supply facilities with perfusion services employ them in various roles.
With advanced education, perfusionists can go in for teaching, conduct
research, and work for perfusion equipment suppliers as sales and marketing
executives for perfusion products. Those with experience in the field can even
enter management field- these Perfusionists who manage departments oversee
budgets, equipment purchases, hiring and staff scheduling.
Personality:
Aspiring
perfusionists should possess exceptional communication skills,should work able
to work for long hours. Should follow complex instructions, work effectively
during stressful situations, and be detail-oriented. You should have a sense of
responsibility, good decision-making skills, and should be able to work well in
a team as you work with several other medical professionals. Perfusionists must
be healthy and fit in order to have superior stamina and mental focus, staying
alert during operations.
Professional Courses:
Duration:
3 years after 12 std.
Eligibility:
Should be 12 std pass
Career Prospects /Companies:
Perfusionists
mainly work in operating rooms in hospitals and surgical centers during heart
and lung surgery, they also work in ICUs
Remuneration:
A
Perfusionist with one year experience having B.Sc and certification in
perfusion technology, will get pay ranging between Rs. 10,000-12,000 per month.
Moreover, perfusionists working in East & North India earn a higher salary
structure than those employed in South India. After gaining experience of 4 to 5
years one can earn upto Rs. 25,000 per month.
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