Mammography Technologist Per Diem

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic mammographic and stereotactic procedures as part of the Women’s Imaging program.

You will ensure continuity of care, communicate findings to radiologists, and assist with QA and equipment QC. Qualifications include ARRT mammography certification within 1 year of hire and ongoing continuing education, with NJ staff registration prior to start.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
• ARRT registered in Mammography preferred.
• ARRT registered in Mammography required within 1 year of hire.
• NJ staff must be registered before date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for patients during mammography and/or stereotactic procedures.
• Communicates to radiologists/surgeons clinical observations made during mammographic/ stereotactic examinations.
• Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to radiologist/surgeon.
• Assists with breast localizations performed using mammography guidance.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS/ and the mammography reader system appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Assists in gathering and recording QA data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/ Performance Improvement Program.
• Assures that Quality Control is completed on equipment.
• Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable.
• Maintains ACR mammography quality assurance criteria.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.

Education

ARRT recognized education program

ARRT Mammography registration

ARRT Mammography within 1 year of hire

NJ staff registration before hire

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 Mammography Technologist performs diagnostic mammographic and stereotactic (if site applicable) examinations on patients based on department procedures and under direction of Department Section Chief, Site Manager and Network Director of Women's Imaging. The position will require a significant degree of judgment in the performance of assigned duties.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for patients during mammography and/or stereotactic procedures.
• Communicates to radiologists/surgeons clinical observations made during mammographic/ stereotactic examinations.
• Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to radiologist/surgeon.
• Assists with breast localizations performed using mammography guidance.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS/ and the mammography reader system appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Assists in gathering and recording QA data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/ Performance Improvement Program.
• Assures that Quality Control is completed on equipment.
• Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable.
• Maintains ACR mammography quality assurance criteria.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.

PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent use of fingers and hands for positioning, operating equipment and in charting information.
• Pushing, pulling and lifting of body parts and objects of up to 30 pounds.
• Walking and standing for up to 6 hours per day at increments of 30 minutes.
• Sitting for up to 2 hours per day in 15 minute increments.
• Often lifts arms above shoulder level.
• Occasional stooping, bending and crouching.
• 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.
• ARRT registered in Mammography preferred.
• ARRT registered in Mammography required within 1 year of hire date.
• NJ staff must be registered before date of hire.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1-year staff technologist preferred.
• At least 1-year experience in mammography preferred.
• History of computer usage experience required.
• Continuing education a must on an ongoing basis to assure quality studies.
• Current CPR certification 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. Learn More Here.