Ultrasound Technologist-Per Diem

Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley seeks to hire an Ultrasound Technologist to join its team as a per diem member. Prior pediatric sonography experience is helpful but not necessary; our team of pediatric sonographers will provide training on pediatric imaging techniques. Our per diem technologist team is offered shifts at all of ours sites but the ideal candidate will work various shifts to support our staffing needs at the main hospital and at our new Malvern, Pennsylvania site.

Primary Function - 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 and will follow the inclement weather policy. Essential Functions -

Responsible for AIDET interactions and following Nemours Standards of Behavior.

Knowledge of General, Pediatric, MSK, GYN and Vascular Ultrasound Imaging protocols. Provides accurate preparation instructions to patient/family with the ability to answer pertinent procedural questions.

Will perform outpatient exams, contrast and other procedures, as well as portable ultrasound exams by traveling to inpatient units, outpatient clinics, 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 feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts and all departments.

Committed to professional growth and learning (continuing medical education, research, new protocols/procedures, and 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.

Training is dependent upon applicant's experience. Pediatric training will take place at Nemours Children's Hospital, Wilmington location prior to the Malvern location opening in March 2024.

Job Requirements

Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school) required.

Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year experience required.

ARDMS registration or ARDMS eligibility required but ARDMS to be completed within one year of employment.

AHA BLS/CPR certification required within 90 days of start date.