Ultrasound Technologist
Nemours is seeking a Casual Part time Ultrasound Technologist (START DATE AUGUST, 2012) to join our team at the Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida.
As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states – Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 2012, Orlando will be home to Nemours Children's Hospital, part of a unique, state-of-the-art health campus, which will include a new Nemours Children's Clinic, an ambulatory diagnostic center and extensive research and education facilities. As part of Nemours' fully integrated system of care, we have access to the specialists and resources of the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware – named among the nation's best in pediatric specialty care by U.S. News World Report.
Job Description:
The Ultrasound technologist is responsible for
working knowledge, operation and maintenance of all ultrasound 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 date of employment. 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.
- Responsible for AIDET interactions and provides accurate
preparation instructions to patient/family with the ability to answer
pertinent procedural questions. - Knowledge of Ultrasound Imaging protocols, Radiation Safety and a working knowledge of all radiology equipment.
- Responsible for patient identification, proper identification of
all images, PACS interaction and documentation. Operates hospital
computer system for patient data entry and retrieval. - Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient /
family according to the procedure and physically prepares patient for
examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure and answers
pertinent procedural questions. - 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. - Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and department
policies, reports unsafe conditions and incidents to the immediate
supervisor and demonstrates safe work habits. Operates hospital computer
systems for patient data entry and retrieval/ order entry and
completion of study. - 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. - Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.
- Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance. Reports unsafe conditions and incidents.
- Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work a flexible
schedule, must have reliable transportation and must be able to work on
an on – call basis. - Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, as
attached to the annual performance appraisal document, with respect to
the appropriate specific chronological age, developmental age or social
maturity of the patient.
Infant ___X_____ Child ____X_______ Adult ______X_______
- Regular attendance required.
- Good Communication skills are required. In addition to accepting
feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts
and all departments.
Requirements:
- 1+Years experience
- ARDMS registration or ARDMS eligibility required but ARDMS to be completed within one year of employment
- ARRT registration, preferred
- CPR certification, preferred
Position hours FLEXIBLE ROTATING 8 hour shifts weekly
Nemours, an equal opportunity employer, is committed to focusing on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.
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