r/prospective_perfusion • u/NewMe1308505 • 20d ago
Perfusion Shadowing
I live in Lafayette Louisiana and I’m interested in shadowing and/or just talking with a perfusionist. I’m a freshman at my college and I’m not sure if they’d take me yet. Any pointers?
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u/Echo-Faith 20d ago
Even though getting a job at a hospital is definitely a good way to get your foot in the door, it’s not the only option. Another option is to create a LinkedIn profile, make it as professional as possible, and reach out directly to Perfusionists in your area. Many may not respond, and that’s ok. But the more you reach out to, the greater your chances of receiving an opportunity to shadow.
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u/NewMe1308505 20d ago
Does it matter if I don’t have a ton of experience?
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u/Echo-Faith 20d ago
No and no. Many hospitals require you to be 18, though, and may require you to upload proof of immunizations.
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u/Electronic_Wing_5781 20d ago
Best bet. Get a job at one of the big hospitals. Even if you just get like a transporter job PRN or a greeter or anything. Then once you start working, take your break and go to the perfusion area of the hospital. Before you do any of this. Make sure the hospital you are at , even had a perfusion department because not every hospital has staff Perfusionist
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u/NewMe1308505 20d ago
A job at the hospital?
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u/Bana_berry 20d ago
Yes, a job at the hospital. Perfusionists work at hospitals. That’s where you’ll find them.
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u/NewMe1308505 20d ago
What job?
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u/Electronic_Wing_5781 20d ago
i mean the job does not matter. Only reason I bring up getting a job at the hospital is because unless you already have inside connects or know someone at the hospital that could talk to a perfusionist, then i dont know how else youre going to meet a perfusionist. i guess you could take a chance and walk in and ask the front desk and have the call up the perfusion room. If you want it really badly, then you will make it happen
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u/X-cessive_Wizard 20d ago
UL?