Sonographer Fetal/UKHC

Job Title
Sonographer Fetal/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE50421


Working Title
Sonographer Fetal/UKHC


Department Name
H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
12


Salary Range
$30.00-53.67/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

AS



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) required at time of hire, and Fetal Echocardiograph Certification (FE) within 18 months of hire.





Physical Requirements

Being able to travel long distances across the enterprise, regularly lifting, pushing and/or pulling objects over 50 lbs, regular exposure to repetitive motion, occasional exposure to radiation, hazardous chemicals, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, cuts and punctures. Intermittent job related travel.



Shift

8:00 – 4:30 with shared call



Job Summary

Kentucky Children’s Hospital has an immediate, full-time opening for an experienced fetal cardiac sonographer.

Kentucky Children’s Hospital at the University of Kentucky is a 143 bed facility with a 12 bed pediatric intensive care unit, 12 bed progressive care unit, and over 60 bed neonatal intensive care unit. Our pediatric echocardiography lab is accredited by the IAC in pediatric transthoracic, transesophageal and fetal echocardiography.

The University of Kentucky has recently partnered with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in a Joint Pediatric Heart Care Program designed to be “one program, two sites” with plans for significant growth and collaboration. In addition to providing exceptional heart care (including open heart surgery), collaborative research and educational opportunities are also anticipated.

The qualified candidate will join our energized, dynamic team performing high-quality, diagnostic echocardiograms in a wide variety of settings to include inpatient, outpatient and off-site clinics. Requires call rotations and some travel.

Bonus:
The Talent Attraction bonus is $24,000 with an 18-month commitment (3 payments – at hire, 6 months, 18 months) for Fetal Sonographer.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent communication skills; enjoy working independently as well as closely with co-workers in a supportive team environment; customer service focused.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
06/22/2025


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