Breast Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Center Valley, PA is seeking a PRN Breast Ultrasound Technologist to support Women's Imaging.

The successful candidate will perform breast ultrasound exams, adhere to department protocols, and collaborate with radiologists and nurses to ensure high-quality patient care. Requirements include ARDMS registration or eligibility, graduation from an approved Radiology Ultrasound Program, and at least one year of hospital ultrasound experience with

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved radiology ultrasound program.
• ARDMS registered or eligible for registry within 1 year.
• One year hospital radiology ultrasound experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform breast ultrasound exams and follow department scan protocols.
• Assist radiologists during procedures and ensure sterile technique.
• Prepare daily schedules with Ultrasound Manager or coordinator.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and restock rooms daily.
• Document procedures and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Radiology dept experience

CPR certification

Education

High school graduate

Graduation from Radiology Ultrasound Program

ARDMS registry required

Tools

RIS/HIS

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.

Women's Imaging- Breast Ultrasound Technologist - PRN JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is knowledgeable and competent in department scan protocols.
• Completes a minimum of (2) peer reviews on an annual basis according to Network Managers request and study required for review.
• Reviews and prepares the daily schedule with the Ultrasound Manager or Patient Care Coordinator at the beginning of each shift.
• Gathers all patient Radiology file folders, reports and impression sheets for the day’s schedule.
• Responsible for pulling Radiology file folders as needed throughout the day.
• Observes file room protocols for film sign out and return, and film jacket set-ups.
• Ultrasound rooms are restocked on a daily basis at the end of the shift with laundry, SPD and Store Room supplies.
• At the end of each study room should be cleaned and ready for the next patient.
• Equipment is cleaned regularly with documentation of a minimum of 12 equipment cleanings per year.
• Completes yearly-required competency assessments as set by the Ultrasound Manager.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of RIS/HIS and telephone systems appropriate for their job responsibilities.
• Assist the Interventional Nurse and Radiologist in preparing for invasive procedures, by setting up trays using sterile techniques, gathering necessary supplies, assisting during procedures and clean up using Universal Precautions and proper sharps disposal.
• Transports any laboratory samples to the lab following the procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of insurance codes, Radiology procedure code sheets, patient charts and required paperwork needed for all procedures and department requirements.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Frequent use of fingers and hands in operating equipment and for paperwork.

Standing and walking for up to 7 hours per day in 60 minute increments.

Sitting for up to 1 hour per day in 15 minute increments.

Pushing, pulling and lifting patients and litters up to 300 pounds with assistance.

Lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds.

Must be able to do frequent bends, stoops and crouches.

Must be able to reach above shoulder level.

Must be able to hear and see as it relates to normal hearing and vision.

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an approved Radiology Ultrasound Program. ARDMS registry required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year hospital experience, Radiology Department experience helpful and a minimum of two years of Ultrasound scanning experience in the area of abdominal, OB-GYN, small parts and some experience in vascular sonography preferred. Certification in Abdomen and OB required within 1 year of hire date. Registry in Vascular Technology a plus. Current CPR certification required. Knowledge of computer basics a must.

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.