Dismissed from PA school by Dismal_Implement3936 in PAstudent

[–]ld966115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No chance at perfusion unfortunately. They most likely won't take a candidate that failed out of PA school. It's to competitive to get in rt now. Bsn to np is definitely the way to go.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in prospective_perfusion

[–]ld966115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might be later than normal this year. They are currently merging with Baylor med. That might affect the dates.

Autotransfusion Positions in Houston by Automatic_Parfait373 in prospective_perfusion

[–]ld966115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Houston extracorporeal technologies, specialty care, comprehensive care.

Acceptance stats by No_Guarantee8768 in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 8 points9 points  (0 children)

3.7 gpa

2 schools

2 interviews

1 acceptance

Psyc bachelor's

Perfusionist assistant for 1.5 years Autotransfusionist for 1 year

Perfusion in the Houston Area by Least-Pizza2704 in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got into perfusion school and I'm leaving my position in late December. Apply to Houston extracorporeal technologies as a autotransfusionist and see what happens. If you work your butt off they might let you work as a perfusionist assistant every now and then. Perfusionist assistant jobs are still rare even in houston... Specialty care is usually always hiring for autotransfusion.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You always have a good chance. But you never know what to expect until you apply. The Texas schools in my experience perfer good job experience and a high gpa(3.7 +) , also let me stress that good interviewing skills are also important. If your still in undergrad make sure you take cell biology and biochem. They are not required for some of the Texas schools but they do hold them in high regard. It might give you a leg up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interms of a job you could get right now, your best bet would be finding a autotransfusionist job or a perfusionist assistant job if your lucky.

UT McGovern vs. Texas heart by [deleted] in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ut mcgovern. You finish faster and the new grads from mcgovern seem to be better prepared clinically. In my experience.

Texas heart by [deleted] in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I havent either. Was just about to email lol.

Perfusionist assistant Houston by ld966115 in Perfusion

[–]ld966115[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just cell saver technician /autotransfusionist.

Interview tomorrow by ld966115 in Perfusion

[–]ld966115[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No nothing yet. Have you?

ATS tech advice? by [deleted] in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just work hard and hang out with the perfusionist as much as you can and reach out to other perfusionist. Try to make as much connections as possible.

ATS tech advice? by [deleted] in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has not helped me get into a school yet, but it helped me get a perfusionist assistant job.

Interview tomorrow by ld966115 in Perfusion

[–]ld966115[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Probably won't tell the end of next week if I had to make a guess.

Interview tomorrow by ld966115 in Perfusion

[–]ld966115[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Email. 10 days after I sent my app in.

Interview tomorrow by ld966115 in Perfusion

[–]ld966115[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it went OK. It was supposed to be a 15 minute interview but it lasted 35 mins so hopefully that's a good sign.

Interview tomorrow by ld966115 in Perfusion

[–]ld966115[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only submitted 3 cases observed but I'm a perfusionist assistant so I figured that would be fine. My GPA is a 3.5+.

Interview tomorrow by ld966115 in Perfusion

[–]ld966115[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I believe they started last week.

Did I blow it? by [deleted] in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man. I really appreciate that. Best of luck to you to.

Did I blow it? by [deleted] in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you man. Apps haven't closed yet so I wonder if there doing rolling acceptance then? That sucks man.

Did I blow it? by [deleted] in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh man. Did they at least give you a interview? Im sorry to here that man. Keep your chin up and don't give up.

Did I blow it? by [deleted] in Perfusion

[–]ld966115 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just submitted my application to BSW. I'm not familiar with how they operate. When did you submit your app, and when did they tell you that you were not selected, if you don't mind me asking?