The technologist will perform diagnostic radiographic procedures while adhering to radiation protection standards, ensuring proper patient identification and technical quality of exams. Key duties include patient education, maintaining equipment readiness, accurate digital image submission to PACS, and assisting with departmental quality assurance and administrative tasks.
Requirements summary
Candidates must graduate from an ARRT recognized program or be ARRT registered/eligible, passing the registry within one year if not already registered; NJ staff require a current state license before hire. Experience as a radiologic technologist is preferred, and current BLS certification is required within three months of hiring, along with prior computer usage experience.
professional certificateQuality AssurancePatient EducationProfessional DevelopmentPatient SatisfactionOrder EntryPatient TransportPACSRadiation ProtectionPatient IdentificationRadiographic ProceduresEquipment ReadinessTechnical Quality EvaluationRIS/HIS ModulesDowntime ProceduresMedical Record VerificationDigital Imaging
Job description
St.
Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees.
The employees of St.
Luke's are our most valuable asset!
Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
Schedule
Saturday & Sunday, 11AM-11PM. Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection, according to local, state and federal standards.
JOB
DUTIES
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RESPONSIBILITIES: Properly identifies patient and exam and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality. Responsible for successful technical continuity of care and education of radiological procedures to patients. Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities. Assists in gathering and recording data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program. Assumes responsibility for assigned area, making sure all equipment and supplies necessary for that area are readily available for use. Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients. Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in inservices and/or continuing education programs. Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination. Annual peer review of films meets department standards. Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination. Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS. Responsible for the success of the department to achieve hospital designated Press Ganey mean score. Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card. Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations. Assists with secretarial and file room duties when necessary, maintaining accurate patient records. Assists in other areas as needed. Assists in lifting and transporting patients when necessary. Care for patient’s needs while in the department. Stocks and supplies inventory of Radiology Rooms. Completes Event Report Forms and/or notifies Patient Safety Hotline according to hospital guidelines. Order entry of patient exams. Notifies RN of any patient problem or reaction.
Physical
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DEMANDS: Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment, pull x-ray folders and chart information. Walking or standing for up to 8 hours per shift in 30-minute increments. Pulling, pushing and lifting patients up to 300 pounds with assistance. Listing and moving objects of up to 30 pounds. Frequent stooping, crouching and bending. Frequently lifting arms above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision.
EDUCATION: Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date. NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.
Training
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EXPERIENCE: Experience as a radiologic technologist preferred, and ongoing training in department procedures. Must rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology. Current BLS certification required within three months of hire. History of computer usage experience required. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the
Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.
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