Ashika Cs

High-Acuity Graduate Perfusionist with over 3 years of clinical presence in high-volume cardiac centers, specializing in complex Neonatal, Paediatric, and Adult cardiopulmonary bypass. Proven ability to maintain peak precision during 13+ hour surgical shifts, having facilitated over 400+ cases and independently managed 50+ CPB procedures under senior supervision. Expert in advanced mechanical support including ECMO (VA/VV), and IABP, with hands-on experience on cutting-edge platforms like LivaNova Essence and Spectrum Quantum.

Graduate Perfusion Intern at MADRAS MEDICAL MISSION (MMM) (2025-06 – Present)

• Independently conducted and managed the Heart-Lung Machine (HLM) for 50+ cardiac procedures under senior supervision, ensuring precise hemodynamic stability and blood gas regulation.
• Consistently managed 2 full cases per day within a demanding 13+ hour daily schedule, demonstrating exceptional physical stamina and mental vigilance.
• Provided critical late-night surgical assistance for emergency cardiac procedures, including re-explorations and emergency cannulations.
• Proven ability to manage crisis, and successfully controlled low venous return on CPB during a critical transition while simultaneously coordinating component assembly for ECMO initiation.
• Gained hands-on experience in the setup, initiation, and bedside monitoring of: Adult/Pediatric ECMO (VA/VV), Extra corporeal LVAD and RVAD
• Skilled in the preparation, insertion assistance, and troubleshooting of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP) for hemodynamically unstable patients.
• Managed autologous blood recovery to minimize homologous blood transfusion requirements in complex adult redo-cases.
• Developed a deep understanding of cardiac surgical workflows through continuous clinical rotations since 2023, contributing to a department performing 2,500+ annual cardiac cases.
• Proactively collaborated with the surgical team and anesthesia team to manage CPB and MCS interventions, prioritizing patient safety and procedural efficiency.

Paramedical Student, Intern at MMM Hospital (2021-01 – Present)

• Managed 2 cases daily over 15+ hour shifts; achieved autonomy in 50+ supervised CPB cases for adult and congenital cases like TAPVC, AOS, and AV Canal repairs.
• Proficient in Stöckert S5/S3; trained on LivaNova Essence and Spectrum Quantum platforms.
• Hands-on initiation/management of Adult/Pediatric VA & VV ECMO, RVAD, and IABP systems.
• Attained hands-on competency across diverse hardware, including Maquet HL20 and Sarns 8000, and varied circuit assembly protocols.
• Gained experience in high-complexity environments, observing Lung Transplant circuit and adult cardiac workflows at a premier quaternary care center.
• Recognized by senior staff for keen interest and strong rapport-building; actively assisted in circuit preparation, intraoperative monitoring.
• Successfully integrated into different hospital cultures and multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating the ability to quickly master new OT safety checklists and surgical work styles.

Trainee student at Apollo Hospital, Greams road (2025-03 – 2025-04)

Trainee student at Apollo Hospital, Vanagaram (2023-11 – 2023-11)

Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Perfusion Technology – MADRAS MEDICAL MISSION COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (2021-01 – 2026-12)

Higher Secondary Education in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer science – BALALOK MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

Secondary School Education – BALALOK MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL