Ultrasound Technologist

Nemours Children's Health•Ferry Pass, FL

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for working knowledge, operation and maintenance of all ultrasounds related equipment, performance of ultrasound studies to demonstrate various organs of the body and recording these images in the standard formats for diagnosis by a physician. The Ultrasound Technologist must be ARDMS registered or registry eligible with completion of registry within one year of employment date. The Ultrasound technologist is responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assurance and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations, and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours. The Ultrasound Technologist is essential personnel for the hospital; therefore, technologists will make every attempt possible to report for work in the event of inclement weather.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
ARDMS registered or eligible (must complete registration within 1 year of hire)
HLD (high-level disinfection) Nanosonics Trophon certificate within 90 days of hire
BLS Certification from AHA required upon hire

Responsibilities

Performing ultrasounds in the setting of outpatient, inpatient, ER, OR, hospital and satellite outpatient clinics.
Performing portable ultrasound exams on an as-needed basis.
Providing accurate room preparation and instructions to patient/family according to the procedure and physically preparing the patient for examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure, answering pertinent procedural questions and following Nemours Standards of Behavior.
Knowledge of Ultrasound Imaging protocols and providing accurate preparation instructions to patient/family with the ability to answer pertinent procedural questions.
Responsible for patient identification, proper identification of all images, PACS interaction and documentation.
Operating hospital computer system for patient data entry and retrieval.
Preparation, administration, and documentation of contrast media per departmental protocols under the direct supervision of a radiologist/physician.
Observing patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast.
Screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others.
Ensuring proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance.
Reporting on unsafe conditions and incidents.
High- and low-level disinfection of probes according to hospital policies.
Ability to work well with others and act as a team member.
Ability to work independently and engage in critical thinking to improve the quality of care.
Good communication skills are required.
Accepting feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts and all departments.
Aiding in the training of new personnel, students, and physicians.
In-person employment with regular attendance is required.
This position is considered essential for purposes of staffing during severe weather emergencies and other natural disasters.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, on an on-call basis and must have reliable transportation.
Responsible for operation and care of all other Ultrasound and patient care equipment as needed.
Communicating scheduling delays to patients, staff, and families.
Inventory, stocking supplies and cleanliness of designated work areas.
Ensuring all emergency equipment and supplies are available and operational.
Familiar with proper procedure with downtime and for equipment failure.
Knowledge of sedation and contrast procedures.
Answering phones and coordinating patients as needed.
Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by the employee’s supervisor.