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Perfusionist

Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service ProvidersPerfusionist
1,625 providers nationally242T00000X

Definition

A perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respiratory function. The perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available to perform extracorporeal circulation functions and is responsible, in consultation with the physician, for selecting the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used.

Quick Facts

Taxonomy Code
242T00000X
Grouping
Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification
Perfusionist
National Providers
1,625
Conditions Treated
0

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