Ultrasound Technologist Per Diem

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

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Registered Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound examinations across our radiology services.

You will follow department protocols, maintain equipment and records, and support the radiology team with patient care and procedure prep. Responsibilities include managing daily schedules, preparing rooms and supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Radiology Technology Program and/or Ultrasound Program.
• ARDMS registry required.
• Certification in Abdomen and OB required within 1 year of hire.
• Registry in Vascular Technology a plus.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound patient examinations per department protocols.
• Review and coordinate daily schedule with Ultrasound Manager or Patient Care Coordinator.
• Prepare and manage Radiology file folders, reports and impressions for daily schedule.
• Ensure ultrasound rooms are restocked and cleaned after each study.
• Demonstrate competency in RIS/HIS and telephone systems.
• Assist during invasive procedures with sterile technique and necessary supplies.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning

CPR certification

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology Technology Program

Ultrasound Program

Tools

RIS/HIS software

Office/computer basics

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 Registered Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound patient examinations based on approved ultrasound department protocols and procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is knowledgeable and competent in department scan protocols.
• Completes a minimum of (2) peer reviews on an annual basis according to Network Managers request and study required for review.
• Reviews and prepares the daily schedule with the Ultrasound Manager or Patient Care Coordinator at the beginning of each shift.
• Gathers all patient Radiology file folders, reports and impression sheets for the day’s schedule.
• Responsible for pulling Radiology file folders as needed throughout the day.
• Observes file room protocols for film sign out and return, and film jacket set‑ups.
• Ultrasound rooms are restocked on a daily basis at the end of the shift with laundry, SPD and Store Room supplies.
• At the end of each study room should be cleaned and ready for the next patient.
• Equipment is cleaned regularly with documentation of a minimum of 12 equipment cleanings per year.
• Completes yearly‑required competency assessments as set by the Ultrasound Manager.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of RIS/HIS and telephone systems appropriate for their job responsibilities.
• Assist the Interventional Nurse and Radiologist in preparing for invasive procedures, by setting up trays using sterile techniques, gathering necessary supplies, assisting during procedures and clean up using Universal Precautions and proper sharps disposal.
• Transports any laboratory samples to the lab following the procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of insurance codes, Radiology procedure code sheets, patient charts and required paperwork needed for all procedures and department requirements.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent use of fingers and hands in operating equipment and for paperwork.
• Standing and walking for up to 7 hours per day in 60 minute increments.
• Sitting for up to 1 hour per day in 15 minute increments.
• Pushing, pulling and lifting patients and litters up to 300 pounds with assistance.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to do frequent bends, stoops and crouches.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level.
• Must be able to hear and see as it relates to normal hearing and vision.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Radiology Technology Program and/or Ultrasound Program.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one year hospital experience, Radiology Department experience helpful and a minimum of two years of Ultrasound scanning experience in the area of abdominal, OB‑GYN, small parts and some experience in vascular sonography.
• ARDMS registry required.
• Certification in Abdomen and OB required within 1 year of hire date.
• Registry in Vascular Technology a plus.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of computer basics a must.

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.

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