Sonographer Radiology/UKHC

Job Title
Sonographer Radiology/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53500

Working Title
Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist

Department Name
H3182: Ultrasound Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
11

Salary Range
$33.42-45.70/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Sonographer – RDMS and/or RT at time of hire, Basic Life Support certification via AHA within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements

Requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Also requires repetitive motion tasks.

Shift

Primarily 3-12 hr shifts covering evening/night hours. This position requires working some weekends, holidays, and during times of emergency. Back up call is required for this position.

Job Summary

This position will provide ultrasound imaging for the Department of Radiology in the emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.

The sonographic exams the person filling this role will need to perform include but are not limited to: abdominal (including vasculature and transplants), pelvic, 1st trimester OB, small part, peripheral venous, and pediatric specific exams (i.e. pylorus, echoencephalogram, hips).

This person may also assist with US guided procedures and MSK imaging. This position requires maintaining current credentials (via ARDMS and/or ARRT and/or CCI) to ensure compliance with our ACR accreditation.

New Starting Pay Rate – The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted based on current demand for this role. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $29.06/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have extensive customer service experience and be able to communicate in a calm and helpful manner during stressful and/or crisis situations. PACS, RIS, Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Recent clinical ultrasound experience (within past 12 months) and/or completion of Sonography program preferred.

Deadline to Apply
03/12/2026

Our University Community

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.