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Perfusion Technologist
Healthcare

Perfusion Technologist

1 Description of the job

A perfusion technologist runs the heart-lung machine during heart surgery, keeping the patient's blood circulating and oxygenated.

  • Set up and run the heart-lung machine
  • Monitor blood flow and oxygen
  • Work closely with surgeons and anaesthetists

2 Skills required

Perfusion technology (B.Sc / diploma) Technical precision Calm under pressure Teamwork Medical knowledge Alertness

3 Opportunities available in the market

Cardiac centres and big hospitals hire perfusionists; the field is specialised with good pay.

  • Cardiac hospitals and heart institutes
  • Corporate and government hospitals
  • Medical-device companies

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹3 – 5 LPA≈ ₹25K – ₹42K / month
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹6 – 12 LPA≈ ₹50K – ₹1L / month
Senior / specialist₹14 – 25 LPA≈ ₹1.17L – ₹2.08L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#StateMain hubsDemand
1 Maharashtra
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
High demand
2 Karnataka
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru
High demand
3 Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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