Ultrasound Technologist

The Nemours Foundation•Pensacola, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join their team in Pensacola, FL. 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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Ultrasound Imaging protocols and providing accurate preparation instructions to patient/family with the ability to answer pertinent procedural questions.
Must have the 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.
In addition to accepting feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts and all departments.
Knowledge of sedation and contrast procedures.

Responsibilities

Performing ultrasounds in the setting of outpatient, inpatient, ER, OR, hospital and satellite outpatient clinics.
Perform portable ultrasound exams on an as-needed basis.
Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient/family according to the procedure and physically prepares the patient for examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure, answers pertinent procedural questions and following Nemours Standards of Behavior.
Responsible for patient identification, proper identification of all images, PACS interaction and documentation.
Operates hospital computer system for patient data entry and retrieval.
Responsible for the preparation, administration, and documentation of contrast media per departmental protocols under the direct supervision of a radiologist/physician.
Observes patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast.
Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others.
Ensure proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance.
Report on unsafe conditions and incidents.
Responsible for the high- and low-level disinfection of probes according to hospital policies.
Aids in the training of new personnel, students, and physicians.
Communicate scheduling delays to patients, staff, and families.
Inventory, stock supplies and cleanliness of designated work areas.
Ensure all emergency equipment and supplies are available and operational.
Familiar with proper procedure with downtime and for equipment failure.
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.