Cardiopulmonary Tech

Tower Health•West Reading, PA

16h

About The Position

The Cardiopulmonary Technician: Assists the anesthesia provider in caring for patients. Assists the anesthesia provider in preparing for complex cases such as open-heart surgery, valve replacements, pacer lead extractions, and liver and kidney transplants. Assembles equipment used for anesthesia related procedures, maintains anesthesia equipment, assists with operating room turn overs, and cleans/stocks operating rooms. BENEFITS Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more! #READ Overview Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Requirements

2 year/Associate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Associate Degree
Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
Relevant Experience
BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire date
LPN or certification from Certified Anesthesia Technology Program
Computer Skills to include use and navigation
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
General Clerical Skills
Microsoft Office Applications
Strong Team Player

Responsibilities

Assists the anesthesia provider in caring for patients.
Assists the anesthesia provider in preparing for complex cases such as open-heart surgery, valve replacements, pacer lead extractions, and liver and kidney transplants.
Assembles equipment used for anesthesia related procedures
Maintains anesthesia equipment
Assists with operating room turn overs
Cleans/stocks operating rooms