Cardiac Sonographer/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Healthcare is seeking an Echocardiology Technician to perform accurate and quality diagnostic adult cardiac exams in accordance with ICAEL guidelines. The candidate will use ultrasound equipment, apply medical terminology, and ensure proper data collection for physician interpretation.

The ideal candidate has an Allied Health degree, ARDMS certification, RDCS or RCS credentials, and experience with echocardiograms and stress testing in a patient care setting, plus strong

Qualifications

• Allied Health degree; ARDMS certification; RDCS or RCS.
• Experience performing echocardiograms and stress testing in a patient care center.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and quality diagnostic adult cardiac exams in accordance with ICAEL guidelines.
• Obtain data for physician interpretation with proper measurements and calculations.
• Maintain proficiency with ultrasound equipment and cardiac terminology.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Allied Health Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography ( ARDMS ) Registered Diagnostic Sonographer or Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Cardiac Sonographer within one year of hire date.

Physical Requirements

The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4pm, weekends and holidays optional

Job Summary

UK Healthcare is currently looking for an Echocardiology Technician to perform accurate and quality diagnostic adult cardiac exams in accordance with ICAEL guidelines. This person will have a good understanding of ultrasound equipment, accurate knowledge of medical terminology, as well as the cardiac disease process. They will be expected to perform accurate measurements and calculations, properly obtain data to disseminate and provide for physician interpretation.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have an Allied Health degree; ARDMS certification; RDCS or RCS ; experience performing echocardiograms and stress testing in a patient care center; general computer skills (to include Microsoft Office); and strong customer service skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred Allied Health Degree, ARDMS and general computer skills (strength in Microsoft Office, general knowledge of ultrasound equipment, and strong customer service skills preferred. Also prefer 3-4 years of experience.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/30/2026

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Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter