Studying the patient's medical history and notes to be prepared for the surgery.
Operating and selecting of a variety of extracorporeal circulation equipment, such as the heart-lung machine, the artificial heart, blood transfusion devices, the intra-aortic balloon pump, and various ventricular-assist devices.
Monitoring and care management 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.