Sonographer Pediatric/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Fayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
5/15/2026
Full Time
$33.42 - $53.67 per hour
Job Title
Sonographer Pediatric/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE54408
Working Title
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer – Golisano Children’s at UK
Department Name
H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
12
Salary Range
$33.42-53.67/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AS
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Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
RDCS (AE) / RCS registered or registry eligible at time of hire. Plus RDCS (PE) / RCCS certification 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
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours/week). Some 24 hour shared call rotations including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
Golisano Children’s at UK has an immediate, full time opening for an experienced pediatric cardiac sonographer. Golisano Children’s is a 188 bed facility with a 90 bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 12 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, 4 bed Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and 12 bed Progressive Care Unit. Our pediatric echo lab is accredited by the IAC in pediatric transthoracic, transesophageal and fetal echocardiography. Our cardiac program is part of a “one program-two sites” model with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, designed to provide care as close to home as clinically appropriate. The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer will join a nationally ranked and growing program.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Excellent communication skills; enjoy working independently as well as closely with co-workers in a supportive team environment; customer service focused; problem solving and critical thinking are a must. MS Windows, Excel.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate’s degree and two or more years performing pediatric echocardiograms preferred. Fetal echo experience strongly preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/28/2026
Our University Community
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Salary range
- $33.42 - $53.67 per hour