CT/PET Technologist - Bethesda MD

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4d•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, is hiring a temporary full-time CT/PET Technologist for Johns Hopkins Medical Imaging at Bethesda. The position is on-site and scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The pay rate is $63–$66 per hour. The technologist performs CT examinations according to departmental protocols and safety standards, prepares patients and administers oral and IV contrast, monitors patients during exams, and assists radiologists with CT-guided procedures. The role also includes maintaining accurate patient and exam information, ensuring radiation protection, handling equipment checks and upkeep, and supporting a clean and organized work environment. Johns Hopkins Intrastaff offers access to a tax-deferred annuity 401(k) plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program medical, dental, and vision insurance. The role provides the opportunity to work alongside healthcare professionals at Johns Hopkins and gain exposure to its teaching health system, technology, and medical research.

Requirements

Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Maryland Board of Physicians license as a PET/CT Technologist, or Maryland Board of Physicians license as a PET Technologist with Diagnostic CT certification.
Current CPR certification.
At least two years of PET/CT Technologist experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing PET/CT scans on Siemens Biograph Vision systems.
Experience with Siemens imaging equipment.
Experience with the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Responsibilities

Perform CT examinations in accordance with departmental protocols and safety standards.
Obtain and document relevant patient history, prepare patients for procedures, and administer oral and IV contrast.
Monitor patients during exams, recognize changes in condition, and respond appropriately to emergencies, including CPR and first aid.
Verify patient identification and physician orders to ensure exam accuracy and compliance.
Provide radiation protection to patients, staff, and self in accordance with established guidelines.
Position and transfer patients safely to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, and the CT table.
Assist radiologists with CT-guided interventional procedures, including biopsies.
Review relevant laboratory results in EPIC to support exam completion.
Perform routine equipment checks, report malfunctions, and coordinate service needs.
Maintain a clean, organized work environment, including equipment disinfection and supply management.
Manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions.
Support orientation of new staff and students and communicate effectively using hospital systems.