Sonographer Rad/MS Pool/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a qualified ultrasound technician to provide imaging services in the Department of Radiology across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.

Exams include abdominal, pelvic, first trimester OB, small parts, vascular, and pediatric studies. Pool shifts are listed with hourly rates; licensure and BLS must be in place by hire date.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience preferred.
• Registered Sonographer with RDMS/RT by date of hire; BLS certification due within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide ultrasound imaging for the Department of Radiology in ER, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
• Perform exams including abdominal, pelvic, first trimester OB, small parts, vascular, and pediatric specifically requested studies.

Skills

6 months experience

Education

Registered Sonographer – RDMS/RT

BLS certification (AHA) within 90 days

Job description

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

pushing, pulling, lifting, standing

Shift

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).
Pool Level 1 – 96 hours any shift / 6-week schedule, $43/hr
Pool Level 2 – 144 hours any shift / 6-week schedule, $51/hr
Pool Level 3 – 216 hours any shift / 6 week schedule, $59/hr
Pool Level 4 – 216 hours on nights / 6-week schedule, $67/hr
Pool Level 5 – 264 hours on weekend days / 12-week schedule, $75/hr
Pool Level 6 – 264 hours on weekend nights / 12-week schedule, $79/hr

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Six months of experience is preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

6 months of experience preferred

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/01/2026

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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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 (*).

• How many years of experience do you have as a Sonographer?
  • 0-1 year
  • 1-3 Years
  • 3-5 Years
• 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