American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology (AmSECT)

The American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology (AmSECT) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the field of extracorporeal technology, which involves medical procedures using machines outside the body—such as heart-lung machines used in heart surgery. AmSECT provides education, standards, and research to ensure safe and effective use of these life-saving devices. Its members include technicians and healthcare professionals who operate this advanced equipment, working to improve patient outcomes and promote excellence in cardiovascular and critical care procedures.