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Perfusionist

Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service ProvidersPerfusionist
1,529 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
1,529
Conditions Treated
0

Top States

MI734 providers
CA152 providers
TX120 providers
AZ114 providers
TN85 providers
FL39 providers
OH32 providers
WI27 providers
VA18 providers
OK17 providers

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