Definition of Occupation

Skilled health care worker who plays crucial role in medical procedures where functions of patient's heart and lungs must be supported, or temporarily replaced, by equipment outside patient's body. Operates heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery. Performs related procedures such as supporting respiration of newborn infants who have trouble breathing. Some work for medical centers, cardiac surgeons, companies providing medical services or manufacturers of perfusion equipment. Some teach. A few are self-employed.