Studying the patient’s medical history and notes to be prepared for the surgery.
Operating and selecting a variety of extracorporeal circulation equipment, such as the heart-lung machine, artificial heart, blood transfusion devices, intra-aortic balloon pump, and various ventricular-assist devices.
Monitoring and managing the care of the patient during surgery to ensure safe physiologic functions.
Routine administration of various types of blood products and medications to patients during surgery.
A variety of administrative duties, such as equipment management, supply purchasing, department management, and quality improvement.
Responsible for the Cell Saver machine alongside the surgeon, used in all CABG operations.