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Anyone searching for a Charlotte job? Contract group

Hello hello,

Just curious if anyone knew of any shadow opportunities in Utah? I have reached out to the University/perfusion program but am waiting to hear back.

I would also love to hear from some current perfusionist (direct message me please.) looking into the profession and would like to learn more about it

Hello, Reddit community. I am currently looking for shadow opportunities in New York. Any advice would be helpful. I have emailed cardio thoracic departments directly and am still waiting to hear back.

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Over the past few months our main OR has had a few patients for organ harvest. Its always been an outside company that's come in to perform the NRP. Is there a particular reason they're using and outside company versus just calling us over the main OR?

Hi! I'm currently and ICU nursing assistant. I had asked for an opportunity to shadow a perfusionist as I've been fascinated by the ECMO systems that I've seen. They were able to set me up to shadow an ECMO specialist and decided to take the opportunity anyway. I know they have their differences but I guess what would some good questions be that can relate to both realms of the ECMO world?

I'm currently in my 30's going back to school and don't have a previous degree so I know it would be a while anyway, but does anyone have insight how I can best set myself up for a successful future? Is a perfusion program worth it or just being specialized as either an RT or RN enough? I know it's kind of up to each individual but would love to hear some others stories. Thanks!

Our schedule rotates, like I'm guessing a lot of yours does. I usually set my alarm the night before because I get up at different times depending on when I'm expected to work.

Im a new grad RN looking into options for when I eventually want to go back to school. I was just wondering how available jobs are in the Mid South (like Memphis/North MS/ East Arkansas)? It would be about two years before I’d have all the requirements to apply to a program anyway, but I was just wondering what the current job market looks like?

I’m wondering if anyone out there is willing to share how much they make as a manager of a contract account or as a chief perfusionist/manager. Any insight would be helpful.

Edit: for areas in places like Dallas/Austin/Houston

It seems like the vast majority of job listings out there for perfusion are somewhere in Florida...why is that? Is it a high turnover state? What's it like to work there?

These are coming in handy as LivaNova hasn’t supplied any way to keep these guys organized

Has anyone had the experience of transitioning to Ireland and registering as a perfusionist there? I understand the process isn’t easy, but would a perfusionist have to start over? Is the pay for a limited registration perfusionist quit low?

Is there a national recommendation for how long a CPB circuit can be primed for? What evidence does your department use to justify your expiration period? Thanks for the help!

Hi, I know there are many posts about this already but I am frustrated. I tried many ways but cannot find a perfusionist to shadow in LA. I tried Linkled connects, contacted different local hospitals, talked to OR manager at my hospital. None of them get back to me or give me a clear answer. I am willing to go further to Arizona or Nevada as well for shadowing. Can anyone help me with this? Thank you for your time and consideration.

Hey all I’m researching Transmedics’s OCS portable warm perfusion solution.

On a conference call the CEO confidently claims that NRP is NOT a competition for Transmedics because:

1. NRP is more expensive than OCS anyway (I’ve heard the opposite)
2. You still need to warm peruse it at the care center after transportation in cold static when NRP is used (is this true or do you just use the organ directly?) which adds $40k
3. Obviously distance is a concern with cold storage and OCS can be used on top of NRP in that scenario (but then at that point why waste dollars doing NRP?)

Basically I feel like I’m hearing two different things from the CEO of Transmedics (who is obviously biased) and the healthcare community. CEO claims NRP is not competition but healthcare community seems to say it is and it’s increasingly being used IN PLACE of OCS whenever possible, not alongside it.

Is it really as simple as short distance = NRP + Cold storage and long distance = OCS or is there more to it?

Any thoughts or perspectives on this would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Hey everyone! I have an interview with Hofstra next week and wanted to talk to someone that went there or is attending there now?

Hi! I am seeking recommendations for reputable online, self-paced courses. As a full-time ICU nurse, I am unable to attend in-person classes. I’m particularly interested in courses that are widely recognized/accepted. So far, I’ve considered options like Portage, UNE, Doane, etc.

If you have any insights or suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it!

Hi everyone! This is my first post here, i’ve been looking applying to MWU, but i’m a bit nervous about my undergrad transcripts, i had a rough patch and don’t have the best grades, & my gpa came out to 3.27. I have research , volunteer, and a phlebotomy certificate. Do you think there’s a chance that i’ll even get accepted?? I’m planning on shadowing, taking a tour, and hopefully start working as a CNA or EMT tech to build my resume. Any tips to build my application would be very helpful, thanks in advance!

Hey everybody,

Hope all is well. I know there’s the prospective perfusion subreddit, though I figured since this program is extremely small and never spoken about, the pioneers here might be of more help.

I recently have had the pleasure of receiving interview invites from a few programs so far this cycle, though one I’m quite unfamiliar with is University of Arizona. From what litte I’ve heard, I know they have a fairly small class size (as small as 3, as big as 8?) and are very research oriented. Though, that’s as far as I’ve gotten after scouring everywhere online. I’d love to see if anyone has any information on this program, what they’re all about, if they’re a good and recommended progra, etc. Any and all things you can think of, please let me know.

Does anyone have information on which programs are considered the strongest in the US?

I plan to apply to a wide range of programs and am open to going wherever I am accepted. However, I’m curious to know if certain programs are recognized for being particularly strong or comprehensive, especially in terms of their clinical sites, curriculum, board pass rates, and job placement outcomes. While I understand that these programs are highly competitive, my priority is ensuring I am well-prepared for the role after graduation.

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Can anyone tell me which other countries recognize a U.S. perfusion certificate? I see that the UK basically requires US perfusionists to take boards, train, and study all over again. Are there countries that do not require essentially starting over?

Anybody currently using the Essenz pumps please message me. My hospital Risk Management has tasked me with gathering information regarding software updates 1.5 and 1.5.1. Needing to see if any of you have had the pump reset and had to select last case to keep going.

Official score breakdowns are in via email. Feeling disappointed that there wasn’t any statement about the high fail rate or how to interpret the new scoring. I haven’t been able to get any info through email either, just met with radio silence. How is everyone else feeling?

Hi! Is anyone working in the Cincinnati area who would be open to chatting with me? I have lots of questions and would love to shadow if you’re open to it/like me when we chat!

Thank you!

Do you have any tips for negotiating better compensation and benefits as a newly graduated perfusionist? Is it even possible to negotiate if the job is popular? What’s the best way to go about it without creating a bad impression?

Thank you!

Hello there, I'm a recently qualified perfusionist currently living and working in England, UK. Looking for work in centres based in England/Scotland/Ireland.

Hello everyone, i would like to ask about the materials suggested by the ABCP to study for the exam. Each section has almost 3-5 suggested books. Shall I buy all the books under the same category or just choose one from each? The books are not cheap plus I don’t think that i will have the time to read all of them! Help please

Hey everybody, I haven't had much luck in building a competitive application to perfusion schools because I don't have any medical experience directly involving the OR or blood management. Does anyone have knowledge of what the perfusion landscape looks like in Houston? It seems like the jobs such as PBMT, perfusion assistant or circulatory support specialist are hard to come by and the groups on LinkedIn haven't gotten me anywhere. So far I've sent emails out to perfusion schools and companies, but I have only gotten a response from one. Is there possibly something else I could be doing? Any advice would be super helpful. Thanks!