Cat Scan Technologist Weekends 3 12-hour Shifts Friday -Sunday

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Weekend CT Technologist in Bethlehem to perform CT scans and assist Radiologists during invasive procedures. This role requires ARRT education, one-year staff technologist experience, and Advanced CT registry within one year of hire.

The candidate must have CPR certification and computer experience. Shifts are 12 hours, with weekends and holidays as needed, and the environment emphasizes patient education and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program.
• One-year staff technologist experience.
• Advanced CT registry required within one year from hire date.
• Current CPR certification required before completion of orientation.
• History of computer usage experience required.

Responsibilities

• Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of invasive procedures and performs CT 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's 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.

Education

ARRT recognized education program

ARRT registered

ARRT registry eligible

CPR certification

History of computer usage experience

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.

Cat Scan weekend Technologist: 3 12-hour shifts Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7 am- 7pm. Premium weekend rate, including benefits.

Performs various CT Scans and assists Radiologist during performance of invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of invasive procedures and performs CT 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's 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 an 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.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

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:

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program or ARRT registered or ARRT registry eligible.
• One-year staff technologist experience.
• Advanced CT registry required within one year from hire date.
• Current CPR certification required before completion of orientation.
• History of computer usage experience required.

SCHEDULE:

Day shift with middle shift, night shift, weekends and holidays as required based on the needs of the department

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.