We surveyed 23 perfusionists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical perfusionist. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a perfusionist?

Low

High

Working as a perfusionist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that perfusionists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.

Can I learn to become a perfusionist?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a perfusionist typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.

Is it easy to get a job as a perfusionist?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as a perfusionist.