University of Kentucky

Sonographer Radiology/UKHC

University of Kentucky$69K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in relevant field required.
  • Registered Sonographer (RDMS) and/or Radiologic Technologist (RT) certification at hire.
  • Basic Life Support certification via AHA required within 90 days of hire.
  • Physical ability to lift objects over 50 pounds and perform repetitive motions.
  • Current credentials maintained via ARDMS and/or ARRT and/or CCI.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ultrasound imaging services for emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
  • Perform various types of sonographic exams including abdominal, pelvic, and vascular studies.
  • Assist with ultrasound-guided procedures as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with ACR accreditation standards.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation.

Benefits

  • Part of the Weekend Premium Pay (WEPP) plan offering additional pay for weekend shifts.
  • Opportunities for skill enhancement and maintaining current certifications.
  • Potential for varied clinical exposure across emergency and inpatient departments.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Sonographer Radiology/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55740

Working Title
Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist - Weekend Plan

Department Name
H6250:Imaging 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

Must be able to work two 12.5-hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday (7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) This position is part of the Weekend Premium Pay (WEPP) plan. Will also be required to work some holidays, and call shifts.

Job Summary

This position will provide ultrasound imaging for the Department of Radiology on the Good Samaritan Campus 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, and vascular. This person may also assist with US guided procedures. This position requires maintaining current credentials (via ARDMS and/or ARRT and/or CCI) to ensure compliance with our ACR accreditation.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

PACS, RIS, Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

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

Deadline to Apply
09/18/2026

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