Cat Scan Technologist Per Diem

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Orwigsburg (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a CT Technologist to support radiology services across our campuses. You will perform CT examinations, inject contrast, and communicate findings to radiologists while ensuring high-quality digital images and patient safety.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing training, and adherence to hospital standards to improve patient care and satisfaction across our network.

Qualifications

• Graduate from ARRT recognized education program; ARRT registration required within 1 year.
• NJ candidate: ARRT recognized School of Radiologic Technology; A.A.S. degree preferred; 1 year experience; 2+ preferred.
• Current state license (NJDEP) and ARRT registry required.
• Recent CT scan experience preferred.
• Advanced CT registry required within 1 year of hire.
• Current BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directly assists Radiologist during invasive CT procedures and performs CT scans as directed.
• Communicates clinical observations during CT scans to Radiologist.
• Presents clinical history as recorded on documentation to Radiologist.
• Demonstrates competency in RIS/HIS modules relevant to responsibilities.
• Injects contrast for CT scans per department policy.
• Verify patient information and ensure accuracy before sending images to PACS.
• Maintain education for ongoing professional development and quality of care.
• Contribute to achieving high Press Ganey scores for the department.

Skills

CT imaging

Communication to Radiologist

PACS knowledge

Patient education

Image quality

Education

ARRT registration

NJDEP license

PA ARRT eligibility

Tools

RIS/HIS

PACS

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.

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 Worlds 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.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of invasive procedures and performs CT scan examinations as directed by the Radiologist.
• Communicates clinical observations during CT Scan examinations to Radiologist.
• Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to Radiologist.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Injects contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
• Patient CT questionnaire is completed for each patient and reviewed prior to start of exam.
• Performs 3-D imaging functions.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
• 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 score.
• Every patient should receive patient education.
• Annual peer review of images meets department standards.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate equipment and chart information.
• Sitting for up to 5 hours in 30 minute increments.
• Standing and walking for up to 3 hours in 15 minute increments.
• Pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients up to 300 pounds with assistance.
• Occasional stooping, lifting and raising arms above shoulder level.
• Lifting and moving of objects up to 30 pounds.
• Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.
• Seeing as it relates to normal vision.

EDUCATION

• PA CANDIDATE: Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or AART registered. Advanced registry in CT required within 1 year of hire date.
• NJ CANDIDATE: Graduate of an ARRT recognized School of Radiologic Technology is required. A.A.S. Degree in Radiologic Technology preferred. 1 year of experience is required, two years or more of experience as a CT Technologist in a hospital setting preferred.
• Current state license (NJDEP) and appropriate registry (ARRT) is required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Recent CT Scan experience preferred.
• Advanced CT registry required within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification within three months of hire.

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