Tower Health·West Reading, Pennsylvania
Assists anesthesia providers in caring for patients and preparing for complex surgical cases like open-heart surgery and transplants. Responsible for assembling, maintaining, and cleaning anesthesia equipment and managing operating room turnovers.
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
Education 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. Experience Relevant Experience Certification and Licensure BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire date LPN or certification from Certified Anesthesia Technology Program Required Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills General Clerical Skills Microsoft Office Applications Strong Team Player Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour
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.
Requires an Associate Degree or equivalent experience, along with an LPN license or certification from a Certified Anesthesia Technology Program. BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, cardiopulmonary tech and LPN-adjacent roles are typically driven by ongoing patient-care needs in hospitals and outpatient settings, so employers look for candidates who can step into clinical workflows quickly. Competition often centers on licensure, BLS readiness, and experience with respiratory or anesthesia-support tasks; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and plan to obtain BLS within 60 days if needed.
