The Ultrasound Technologist operates and maintains ultrasound equipment, performs studies to image various body organs, and records images for physician diagnosis. Responsibilities also include participating in Quality Assurance programs, preparing patients, performing portable exams across hospital units, and managing patient data and documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have specialized training beyond high school and a minimum of 6 months of experience, along with ARDMS registration or eligibility to complete registration within one year of employment. A requirement also includes obtaining American Heart Association BLS Certification within 90 days of the start date.
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Job description
Nemours is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist (Casual/PRN) to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, Delaware.
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.
The Ultrasound Technologist is essential personnel for the hospital; therefore, technologist will make every attempt possible to report for work in the event of inclement weather or for a code delta event requiring extra resources.
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.
In addition to accepting and receiving feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts and all departments.
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.
Job Requirements Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school required).
Minimum of 6 months experience required.
ARDMS registration or ARDMS eligibility required but ARDMS to be completed within one year of employment.
American Heart Association BLS Certification required within 90 days of start date. #LI-AE1
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
