OVERVIEW
Perfusion technology is a surgical technology specialization that deals with the entire study of the physiology and pathology of the lungs. Perfusion technology courses are available as Bachelor of Science degrees. B.Sc. in perfusion technology is a three-year full-time degree programme with yearly examinations offered By USAHS, RBU. Students who complete this course are qualified for entry-level positions in the field of perfusion technology. Students in the course are also taught about the human body’s respiratory organs. Students can use the accompanying equipment used during surgery and assist the functioning of the lungs and heart in this sector. Perfusion Technologists must operate machinery used during heart-lung surgeries as well as other high-tech equipment while under the supervision of healthcare specialists.
Job Areas
- Super specialty hospitals
- ICU, and CTICU
- NICU and pediatric units
- Private and government hospitals
- Training Centers
- Academic Institutions
- Research Institutions
- Social welfare organizations
- Emergency Medical Care
- Sales and Marketing to sell Operation theater/Perfusion Products
- Entrepreneurships (After obtaining license, the candidate can acquire the work permit as per Govt. of India or State Govt. Norms)
Job profiles for Cardiovascular Technology / Perfusion Technology Students are:
Clinical
- Cath Lab Technologist
- Consultant Nephrologist
- Cardiovascular Technologist
- Dialysis Technologist
- Echocardiographer
- ICU-intensivist
- Medical Sonographer
- Registered Vascular Specialist
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
- Cardiac Care Technologist
- Senior Cardiac Care Technician
- Senior Echo cardiographer
- Cath Lab Technologist
Academics
- Lab instructor
- Demonstrator
- Tutor
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Professor