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Overview
Clinical perfusion scientists operate heart-lung equipment during surgery so breathing and blood circulation are maintained while the surgical team works.
In job descriptions, look for clinical perfusion, heart-lung machines, surgical teams, patient monitoring, cardiovascular procedures, blood testing, resuscitation, hygiene and healthcare communication.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Clinical perfusion work happens inside the surgical workflow. The scientist prepares and operates heart-lung equipment, follows the patient’s circulation and breathing indicators, and reports changes to the surgical team.
Skills and specializations
Important depth includes clinical perfusion, anatomy, medical terminology, hygiene, resuscitation, routine blood testing, cardiovascular procedures and communication that is precise during time-critical surgery.
Salary context
Salary context depends on operating-room responsibility, emergency cover, complexity of procedures, patient-monitoring duties, equipment accountability and the level of independent clinical judgement required.
Career paths
Career paths may develop through cardiac surgery teams, specialist perfusion techniques, equipment training, quality work, clinical education or coordination of perfusion services.
Good to know
Vacancies should clearly describe surgical setting, heart-lung equipment, patient monitoring, team communication and on-call expectations. Check whether the work includes invasive cardiovascular procedures.
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This guide gives editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 4
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
29-2031.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETSurgical Assistants
29-9093.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETRespiratory Therapists
29-1126.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETSurgical Technologists
29-2055.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians (3211)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/57a73b7c-cf10-4852-b067-c25833fa149e |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3211.1 |
| ISCO group | 3211 |
| Concept type | Occupation |