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To
be a successful Perfusionist you should:
- Have the ability to concentrate for long periods of
time.
- Have the ability to work with all types of people.
- Have the ability to work correctly and quickly in
emergency situations and under stress.
- Have emotional stability, especially in handling long
hours of work.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
To become a perfusionist, you must complete an education
program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education
and Accreditation (CAHEA) and pass an examination by the
American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
Programs are generally one to two years in length. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is not required in the State of Connecticut. |
| Where
can I get more information? American Academy
of Cardiovascular Perfusion
PO Box 3596
Allentown, PA 18106
(610) 395-4853
users.aol.com/
OfficeAACP/
American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
207 North 25th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 582-2227
abcp.org
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| What
is the salary for this career? $62,400-$101,920
(Source: 2003 Connecticut Hospital Association
Compensation Survey) |
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| What
will my job be like? Perfusionists monitor
blood circulation during surgery and keep the surgical
team informed of the patient's condition. Perfusionists
must have a thorough knowledge of heart-lung equipment
and be able to make adjustments should abnormal conditions
arise.
Perfusionists are trained to operate special equipment
that temporarily takes over a patient's respiratory (breathing)
and/or circulatory (blood movement) functions. This ensures
that oxygen reaches the patient's body through the blood,
even when the patient's lungs and heart are temporarily
not functioning. |
| Where
could I work? Perfusionists usually work at
hospitals, although some may be hired by surgeons or medical
service groups.
Other workplace settings:
- Equipment Manufacturers
- Private Surgeon Offices
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Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- Quinnipiac University, Hamden
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