Sonographer Rad/MS Pool/On-Call/UKHC

UK HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a Sonographer to join the per diem pool. You will provide ultrasound imaging for the Radiology Department in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings, performing abdominal, pelvic, OB, small parts, vascular, and pediatric exams.

This on-call pool offers varied shifts and hourly pay rates depending on pool level. Position requires an Associate Degree in Sonography and RDMS/RT certification at hire, with BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Sonography required.
• RDMS and/or RT certification at time of hire.
• BLS certification via AHA within 90 days of hire.
• Six months of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ultrasound imaging for the Department of Radiology across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
• Perform exams including abdominal, pelvic, 1st trimester OB, small parts, peripheral venous, and pediatric studies.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Emergency department work

Education

Associate Degree in Sonography

RDMS or RT certification

BLS (AHA) within 90 days

Job description

Shift

varies-per diem pool

Posting Details

• Job Title Sonographer Rad/MS Pool/On-Call/UKHC
• Requisition Number DU15165
• Department Name H6250:Imaging Services
• Work Location Lexington, KY
• Salary Range $26.00-$45.70
• Type of Position Staff
• Position Time Status On Call
• Required Education Associate Degree
• 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 pushing, pulling, lifting, standing
• Shift varies-per diem pool

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?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

6 months of experience preferred

Deadline to Apply

11/30/2026

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