Sonographer Radiology/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

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No experience required.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.