Full-Time Radiology Technologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with a strong emphasis on radiation safety and patient care.

You will identify procedures, operate imaging equipment, and contribute to high-quality imaging across the department. The role requires ARRT registration or eligibility, BLS certification within three months, and willingness to participate in ongoing education and department quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• ARRT registered or registry eligible; must pass within 1 year.
• Current BLS certification within three months of hire.
• Experience with radiology procedures and patient safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and exam and perform diagnostic radiographic services with care, ensuring quality images.
• Maintain continuity of care and educate patients on radiological procedures.
• Maintain equipment readiness and adhere to downtime procedures to ensure accurate information.
• Participate in Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs and rotate through all imaging areas.

Skills

Patient care

Radiographic procedures

Radiation safety

Communication

Education

ARRT-recognized program

Registry eligible or registered

Tools

ARRT certification

RIS/HIS systems

X-ray equipment operation

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. The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection, according to local, state and federal standards.

JOB DUTIES AND 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 in-services and/or continuing education programs and maintaining personal education binder 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 Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

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. Lifting and moving objects of up to 50 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 AND 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.

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, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.