Cat Scan Weekend Technologist Full-Time

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Weekend CT Technologist to perform CT scans and assist Radiologists during invasive procedures. The role includes communicating observations and ensuring accurate documentation while maintaining patient care standards.

Shifts are Friday through Sunday, 3 pm–3 am, with responsibilities to educate patients and participate in ongoing quality assurance. The network emphasizes equal opportunity employment and high standards of patient safety.

Qualifications

• Certification in CT, ARRT CT required.
• Continued education and active licensure preferred.
• Experience in radiology environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiologist during invasive procedures and perform CT scans as directed.
• Communicate clinical observations to Radiologist during CT examinations.
• Ensure accurate patient and exam documentation; verify patient identity and history.

Skills

CT Scanning

Radiology teamwork

Patient communication

Anatomy knowledge

Education

ARRT CT Certification

ARRT Registry

Tools

RIS/HIS

PACS

DICOM viewer

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.

Shift: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3 pm-3 AM.

The Weekend Cat Scan Technologist performs various CT Scans and assists Radiologist during performance of invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes.

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 and your personalized business card.
• Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations.
• Assists in gathering and recording data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program.
• Schedules patients for CT Scans and assists with secretarial duties and pulling film files.
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies and appearance of CT Scan Room in accordance to department budget.
• Responsible for teaching radiology students rotating through CT Scan.
• Notifies RN of any patient problems or reactions.
• Event report forms are completed according to hospital guidelines.
• Patient Safety Hotline is notified in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS:

• 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. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.

NJ CANDIDATE: Graduate of an AMA approved 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 BLS certification. Current state license (NJDEP) and appropriate registry (ARRT) is required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One-year staff technologist experience. Recent CT Scan experience preferred. Advanced CT registry required. Current CPR certification required. History of computer usage experience required.

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.