Nemours Children's Health · 2 weeks ago
Ultrasound Technologist (Casual/PRN)
Nemours is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist (Casual/PRN) to join their team in Wilmington, Delaware. The role involves performing ultrasound studies, operating ultrasound equipment, and ensuring quality assurance in imaging services.
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Responsibilities
Knowledge of Ultrasound Imaging protocols and provides accurate preparation instructions to patient/family with the ability to answer pertinent procedural questions
Will perform portable ultrasound exams by traveling to inpatient units, outpatient clinics, the emergency department and the operating room on an as-needed basis
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
Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance
Reports unsafe conditions and incidents
Must have the ability to work well with others, acts as a team member
Ability to work independently and engage in critical thinking to improve the quality of care
Good communication skills are required
Aids in the training of new personnel, students, and physicians
Regular attendance is required, and 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, must have reliable transportation and must be able to work on an on-call basis
Qualification
Required
ARDMS registered or registry eligible with completion of registry within one year of date of employment
Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school required)
Minimum of 6 months experience required
American Heart Association BLS Certification required within 90 days of start date
Knowledge of Ultrasound Imaging protocols
Ability to provide accurate preparation instructions to patient/family
Ability to answer pertinent procedural questions
Ability to perform portable ultrasound exams by traveling to inpatient units, outpatient clinics, the emergency department and the operating room on an as-needed basis
Responsible for patient identification and 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
Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance
Reports unsafe conditions and incidents
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
Aids in the training of new personnel, students, and physicians
Regular attendance is required
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to work on an on-call basis
Company
Nemours Children's Health
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Funding
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$10.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2021-09-21Grant· $10.5M
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