My story on becoming a cardiovascular perfusionist
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- I am a cardiovascular perfusionist who has found this career path to be very rewarding, yet challenging. I wanted to tel my story for those that may be in the same position as I once was. I made this page to help those in a healthcare setting that may be looking for a change in career. Or maybe a premed major who needs some guidance and my be interested in becoming a perfusionist.
#perfusionist #premedadvice #premed #cardiac
Check out my website: perfusionlifes...
See I love this day in age. Years ago you would have never been able to know what "other" jobs they are, and have people talk about it. Thank you for wanting to pass the knowledge🙌
Yw! I want to see us all win!
I’m a previous respiratory therapist, current RN/BSN and I’m looking into perfusion now!!! It’s so fascinating!
I’m a nurse who’s considering perfusion! I wish I knew about this profession wayyyyyy back, but thankful for the experience I’ve gained working in the ICU, especially cardiac icu
Proud to be a Perfusionist
Love and regards from India 😊
Omg, I'm glad I found your UA-cam Channel; I am an undergraduate, precisely A junior. I'm In A Pre-PA Program, but my advisor told me it is tough to get into PA school. SO RECENTLY, I WAS watching a Tiktok Video where the lady said she's a perfusionist, then I realized that something I'm very interested in. So plan After I graduate, I plan to work as a researcher while getting my master's in perfusion.
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Hi! Awesome! PA school is very competitive but to be honest, so is perfusion school. You are fighting for less seats. Perfusion schools only take 10-25 students on average per class. There is one school that takes more. So my advice is to just go for which ever career path you are more passionate about.
I was a struggling pre med Bio major like you. After graduating, my gpa was pretty bad like
it may help to retake them. if you can find a good community college, or 4 year accredited college near you, do the classes under a degree program, because doing them as a non-degree student costs more at some colleges. once youre done with those classes just reapply, also be sure to research the school a bit on niche and other places and ratemyprofessor for the professors of the classes, and be sure to have the time carved out to study!! so you can do well in the courses.
I agree with Kerry! I would retake your science prerequisites for sure. The good news is now that you are a respiratory therapist, you will be a competitive candidate. Get your gpa up and you will be good.
@@perfusionlifestyle I understand what both of you are mentioning. I recently got denied last month for the fourth time, second time from the same school. Right now I will apply to two more schools.
When it comes to retaking classes, I did retake one last year and improved my grade to an A- but still got denied. Retaking classes are easier said than done. Me currently as a RT am making the same or more than a perfusionist ever since Covid. My interest in perfusion is working in the OR and having a better work/life balance compared to an RT. In my opinion, I think it’s only worth retaking all of my classes if I’m motivated to go to medical school.
As I mentioned, I will apply to several more schools with my current academic record and clinical experience. Probably get into ecmo. Also I do have second thoughts and may go for an MBA, public health or epidemiology etc.
If retaking that one class didn’t improve your overall science gpa, then that won’t increase your chances of getting in. I think you should do a little more research to see if you really want to get into perfusion. I don’t know what your schedule is like as an RT, but I don’t think you will have a better work/life balance as a perfusionist.
@@perfusionlifestyle Well ever since my last comment, I’ve been reevaluating my desire to become a perfusionist. As a RT I work mainly nights. The program I recently got denied from just didn’t accept me. I met all the requirements but it’s a small program that only accepts 6 students and had 300+ applicants.
Thank you!! I am delighted to have found your channel!!!!
Yw!! I’m so happy to have you join my channel! It’s brand new so bare with me 😊
I appreciate you saying that you didnt go rigth into this feild out of undergrad, currently just finished my bachelors and got waitlisted to the programs I wanted, looking at alternative options and I appreciate hearing others who had a non-linear path to thier profession. Makes me feel maybe I am not a failure and that thinks will workout okay in the end
You are definitely not a failure! Everyone has their own path. Some get to the end of the path quicker then others. I got waitlisted as well when I applied to perfusion school. Keep going, it will all pay off in the end. Good luck!
As a Former Advanced EMT and current holder of a BS degree in Occupational Health and Safety.... i will be applying for Perfusionist School in the next month. I have a 3.8 Science GPA and an overall GPA of 3.6
Awesome! Great GPA! You will for sure be a competitive candidate with your gpa and your medical background. Wishing you the best of luck with your application process.
Im currently a nursing major, and im thinking about changing my major to cardiovascular tech, then going to school and becoming a perfusionist! So far im leaning towards this side of things it sounds really intriguing.
Awesome! Good luck with whatever you decide 😊. I hope my content helps make your decision easier.
I’m a CVT been in the cath lab for 6 years and love my job it’s such a rush. What I like the most is helping my patients understand the importance of their cardiovascular health and really getting to know my patients. Best of luck to whatever you decide 😊
@loveedoubess hi! Will you tell me what were the requirements for CVT? Do you earn a 2yr or 4yr degree? Was the certification test difficult? Sorry I don't know too much but it's very direct patient care like nursing is it office visits, in-patient, or what type of setting?
Thank you for this video!! Im a RRT of 15yrs and ready to start applying for Perfusion Schools. Glad I found your channel.
Wow! Nice! I’m glad you’re here as well 😊.
Did you get in.? What were all the requirements
@Ashley-og9ti APPLIED to law school instead.. I start next week at Texas A&M!!!!!!
@DeniiMas oh wow CONGRATS!!! That was a major career change lol
After so many years as RT what made you look outside healthcare completely or have you always been interested in law then what made you go into health ..just curious😊
@Ashley-og9ti I really want to get into politics, so i decided why not try to shoot for LAW. My sister is an attorney, and she loves everything about it. She didn't have a hard time convincing me. I didn't want to give up so much for a few years of school..
Due perfusion school being so overwhelming and not to mention the field being so demanding, I decided to go for what I really seen a future in. Law just suits my lifestyle better. On top of that it was easier to get in too💕💪🏾
Thank you for your honesty I’m in the process of apply for a perfusion program
Hey girl, my story is exactly like yours, graduated from premed then working in research. Except that I also have some experience working in pharmacy. Yet still unhappy with both choices. Until recently I found out about all these tech jobs I can do in a hospital setting, and many colleges are offering these for lower tuition. Im happpy that Im getting closer to my ideal career. And happy that you didnt waste so much time searching for the right career like me 😅
Hey! That’s funny because I worked as a pharmacy tech while I was in grad school lol. We are definitely alike! Don’t give up searching for your dream job. I’m glad you are getting closer to that career.
Hi! Do you mind if I ask what you did/didn't like about pharmacy? Were you a tech and ultimately what made you want to explore other career options
Update what are you doing now... Hope all is well!
Chiiiiile!!! im so glad I found you!! lol this was my path right before covid. im finishing a Respiratory Therapy program, post-military. I am also looking at the bigger picture for the advancement in other like-minded niche areas. So glad I saw this post.
I’m glad you’re here🤗. Nice!! I’m glad you are getting back to it. Hope my channel helps with any questions you may have about perfusion.
I’m so happy I found your channel I’m currently an ORA Specialist and I’m trying to figure out which direction I wanted to go in the medical field and perfusion is something that has really stood out to me. I’d love to hear your journey through perfusion school and what I can expect from it!!
I will be happy to discuss this!
Nice to hear your story. We have a very similar story. I'm currently waiting to hear back from Perfusion Programs. Keep up your content. Its always encouraging and motivating to hear from individual stories and experiences.
Thank you for the love! Yay! That’s awesome! Good luck 🤞🏾
Did you hear back??
I recently got into a program!!!! lets go!!!
Yay! Awesome! Congrats! Let’s get it!!
Congrats!! How is it going?
I love how straight to the point this is. How is the work life balance. I’m almost an RRT grad and ultimately I want to get into perfusion. Any tips/tricks to stand out as an applicant/candidate?
Nice!! The work life balance really depends on the hospital you are at. If you work at a busy hospital you won’t have much of a work life balance. The main thing that sucks is the inconsistency. You never really know when you are getting off work. I now work at a hospital that does a fair amount of surgeries and I have a great work life balance. I would definitely shawdow a perfusionist in the OR and have a good GPA. Good luck in the rest of your RRT program!
@@perfusionlifestyle Thankyou for the detailed response! I think despite the unpredictable work schedule, I trust if it’s meant for me then I can definitely cope with it! I’m a loyal subscriber now 🙌🏼🙌🏼✨one of the very few informative black perfusionists I have come across
Thanks! I really appreciate that! Making this channel is a bit out of my comfort zone but I love to help lol. You can definitely do it!
Please more on perfusion
Hiii I stumbled on your channel and let’s say I’m hooked 😊 as l would like to be a cardiovascular perfusionist but
I would like to ask a few questions
1.What do perfusionist operate with or do during an off pump bypass surgery because there might not be need for an heart lung machine
2. Do perfusionist receive ECMO training during the perfusion program
3.Do perfusionist operate octopus stabilisers machine and ventilators
4. Are perfusionist needed during organs transplant e.g kidney transplants
5. What more do perfusionist do aside operating the heart lung machine.
Hi nice to have you here 😊. It’s hard for me to answer all of those questions here but I will try.
1.) we are around just in case. So we just sit in the room prepared to possibly go on bypass.
2.)We do learn about ECMO in perfusion school
3.) we do not operate the octopus or ventilators
4.) we are needed at some hospitals for organ transplants (liver, lung, & heart)
5.) there are a number of other duties we perform that is too much to list here.
@@perfusionlifestyle Thank you so much for the information 😊😊😊
But can you make a video about the other duties you perform besides heart lung machine operation please 🥺🥺.
@@perfusionlifestyle Thank you so much for the information 😊😊😊
But can you make a video about the other duties you perform besides heart lung machine operation please 🥺🥺.
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Hlo mam bsc perfusion technology or bsc cardiovascular technology which course have more jobs and salary, plz reply mam😢
I'm curious to know how to some hospitals operate without a perfusionist
Not all hospitals do cardiac surgery. If the hospital does not, there is no need for a perfusionist. All hospitals that have a cardiac program will have a perfusionist.
@@perfusionlifestyle makes sense!
Was it a master’s program or a bachelor degree? Thank you for posting!
It’s a master’s program.
Are you able to discuss Work/Life Balance, I have vaguely heard there are differences in the type of facility and work load depending on if you do shift work, or work at university type hospital and call etc. But if there arent alot of other perfusionists then it can be grueling. what is the best setting
Yes, that’s exactly right. I did a video that touched on this. I can try to go into more detail. The best setting just depends on what you are looking for experience wise or work life balance wise.
Do you know any schools that offer that course for international students.
I am from Kenya Africa
The only perfusion program I’ve heard of in Africa is in South Africa. The program is at DUT, TUT, & CUT. Unfortunately, you will have to travel in order to peruse the profession. Even in the US we have limited schools that offer perfusion. I traveled very far to study perfusion. Hope this helps!
I'm a surgical tech and I'm interested in learning about perfusion
Great! I would love to chat with you. If you go to my website in the description, there are options to schedule a convo with me.
@@perfusionlifestyle ok I look forward to it
I really wanted to be a cardiac perfusionist. uhuhuhuhu
Why can’t you?
@@perfusionlifestyle Imagine the cost huhuhuhuhuh.
That’s with any degree granting program you go into.
What makes you a strong applicant! , I am a sugical technologist ( 2 years of experience) , Bachelors in Health Sciences, GPA 3.3 , I have shadowed a perfusionist twice, I have the pre-reqs , but I am still hesitating whether I Should apply or not , Can you give me your opinion based in my data and tell me if theres something I should improve or just apply, thanks in advance for your time !
I would say you are a strong applicant. The only thing I would recommend is get more shadowing experience. Other then that, I think you are good to apply. Good luck!
I really loved your video,it was so helpful. Can you tell me what is the salary of a perfusionist per year or per month
Thank you! I do have a video explaining salaries. It ranges depending on location and experience. $145k - $180k +
I've graduated with BS in biology ten years ago. Do you know if all school require prerequisite courses to be taken within x amount of years?
Yes. All your prerequisites have to be taken within the last 9-10yrs. Unfortunately, you would have to retake all prerequisites in order to apply to perfusion school.
How much do CVPs make in a year? Are there overtime work opportunities? Given a chance, would you be rather be a CVP or Certified Anestheologist assistant (equivalent to a CRNA).
I made a separate video taking about salary’s for perfusionist. There are opportunities to make extra money almost lost if us are salary. Perfusion vs. CRNA. That’s a tough question. If I was a nurse, I would go for CRNA for sure. If I wasn’t a nurse, perfusion.
I am from India. I have done Bachelor's degree of perfusion in India. I wanted to do become a Perfusionist in USA. What's the process? Should i again join perfusion in USA or any direct way?
You have to attend a perfusion school in the US.
Hi Angela firstly thanks for uploading this. It motivated me to write to you. I have a choice to make between CVS and CPS. Im inclined towards perfusion science CPS. What do you suggest professionally.
Im a female student and have been accepted in a med tech program in Pakistan. Now people tell me to choose either of the cardio vascular sciences or the cardio perfusion sciences category.
Which program will give a better chance professionally.
My name is Khadija and I am a bit unsure. Your guidance will help me tremendously. I would like to stay in contact with you and share my journey and progress ahead. Thanks again. Bye.
Angela please reply. I need your perspective to make up my mind. Thanks. Khadija
Hi Khadija! I am so glad my story has moved you in some way. I am a little confused at the difference in the two career paths you mentioned. In the US, I got my degree in cardiovascular science which led me to become a perfusionist.
İ will come from turkey, I am Cardiovascular perfusionist.pediatri and adult pump- ecmo
How can i work in the USA ?
Thank you
Unfortunately, you will have to go to perfusion school again in the US.
Does cardiac care technician a good career option in USA?
What's the annual Salary and can u please get me few information regarding this degree.
I’m sorry I am not familiar with a cardiac care technician.
Hi i have a question .. what is the best job as ( an invasive cardiovascular technologist Or Perfusionist? )
I’m not quite sure what an invasive cardiovascular technologist is.
An Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist has an associates degree and a Cardiovascular Perfusionist has a masters degree. Soooo that should answer your question! I’m currently in the invasive cardiovascular technology program working on becoming a PA in Cardiovascular/Electrophysiology. Never heard of a Cardiovascular Perfusionist so I will definitely do some research and see which path I believe fits me best!!!
How much is the cost of the full course of study to be a perfusionist? Is this course available for international medical graduates?
It really depends on the university. It could be anywhere from $30,000 - $100,00 for a 2yr program. I’m not sure if your bachelors degree would transfer in the US.
@@perfusionlifestyle Is the payment 30000 or 100000? Or something middle? I am the anesthesiologist with job experience 14 years (Russia) and I am interested in perfusionist study.
Somewhere in the middle. Each school has a different cost per credit hour in the US. I’m sorry but your 14yrs experience as an anesthesiologist in Russia will not hold any weight in the US. You need a bachelors degree to get into perfusion school. It may need to be from an accredited school in the US. So ultimately, you will need to start from scratch with your education. I’m not 100% familiar with the process but this is my understanding.
I am Trainee perfusionist of India . How to join in foreign as junior perfusionist???
We do not have junior perfusionist in the US. In order to be a perfusionist in the US, you have to attend a perfusion school in the US.
@@perfusionlifestyle how to join in Us as a perfusion school
And course duration?
I have squint in both my eyes. Can I become a cardiac perfusionist?
As long as you can see. I don’t see why not.
@@perfusionlifestyle Thank you
Wie wiel kostet das !
How much does what cost? Perfusion school?
Is the work hours of being a perfusionist demanding?
Yes it is. It also is hospital dependent.
@@perfusionlifestyle Wow! Also how difficult is it to find a job as a CV Perfusionist after completing a perfusion program?
@@100subsnovideos9 Right now perfusionist are in demand because you have a lot of the "orignials", that were kind of the pioneers in the field, retiring. I don't think it would be hard to find a job but you have to be willing to go anywhere in the US.