Interventional Sonographer/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Healthcare in Lexington is expanding its Interventional Radiology Ultrasound team and is hiring for new technologists. This position provides ultrasound guidance for procedures and assists physicians during US-guided interventions, including sterile setup and patient care during procedures.

The successful candidate will hold ARRT or ARDMS certification (or eligibility by hire date), have clinical ultrasound experience, and be capable of supporting radiology teams in a

Qualifications

• ARRT or ARDMS registration or eligibility by hire date.
• Clinical ultrasound experience preferred.
• Assist physicians during US-guided procedures.
• Sterile procedure setup and patient care during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide ultrasound guidance for interventional radiology procedures.
• Assist physicians and APPs during US-guided procedures.
• Prepare sterile field and equipment for procedures.

Skills

PACS

RIS

Ultrasound Physics

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography ( ARDMS )

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; working at heights above four feet and/or in confined spaces; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Monday through Friday 730-4. No call, no weekends, no holidays.

Job Summary

UK Healthcare is growing once again! We are expanding our Interventional Sonography services, and are hiring for new technologists. This position will provide ultrasound guidance for the Department of Interventional Radiology procedures. The sonographer will assist physicians and APP’s during US guided procedures and be responsible for sterile procedure set up and may assist in patient care during procedures.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Clinical ultrasound experience, guided procedures and/or vascular experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/22/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a registered sonographer through ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or eligible to obtain this certification by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No