Job Description Reviews patient medical history and chart, and consults with surgeon or physician to obtain patient information needed to set up heart-lung machine and associated equipment.Studying the patient's medical history and notes to be prepared for the surgery. Responsibilities include: Operating and selecting a variety of extracorporeal circulation equipment, such as: Heart-lung machine Artificial heart Blood transfusion devices Intra-aortic balloon pump Various ventricular-assist devices #J-18808-Ljbffr