cardiac profusionists

Cardiac Perfusionist

http://healthcareers.about.com/od/alliedmedicalprofiles/p/Perfusionist.htm

Although I am 99.9% sure I will be in nursing school next year, in keeping my options open and also because I am a bit old and need to save every bit of money, I was wondering if any RN's have worked with Cardiac Profusinsts and their thoughts on the growing field? I here they are also very in depand. I hope I am not offending anyone for asking about this field. Just looking for my best option to work in health care and be happy. And yes, I know it's a personal choice in patient care and what I love most. : )

Thank you in advance.

No offense, but it's "perfusionist". Ok that over with, I work with them in the OR and it's a good field. However, the potential for less invasive procedures on the heart in the near future may drop the demand for perfusionists. Cardiac surgeons are finding some of their business taken by Cardiologists who are doing more cardiac stent procedures etc... Good luck with whatever you decide.

The job market for Perfusionist is very competitive and limited. Part of the benefit package you would have to look at is how much of the liability insurance your employer pays especially if you become part of a contract group which some hospitals utilize.

The school can also be very expensive.

Here is a website that has more information and a forum for you to ask specific questions.

http://www.perfusion.com/

However, as an RN you can work as an ECMO Specialist in some hospitals if perfusion is something that interests you.