Sonographer Radiology/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend Premium Pay (WEPP)

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington is seeking a Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist for the Weekend Plan to provide ultrasound imaging across emergency, inpatient and outpatient settings at the Good Samaritan Campus. You will perform abdominal, pelvic, first-trimester OB, small parts and vascular studies and may assist with ultrasound-guided procedures.

The ideal candidate will maintain current credentials (ARDMS and/or ARRT and/or CCI) to ensure compliance with ACR accreditation, hold an

Qualifications

• Registered Sonographer (RDMS and/or RT) or eligible by hire date.
• BLS certification via AHA within 90 days of hire.
• Recent ultrasound experience preferred within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform abdominal, pelvic, 1st trimester OB, small parts and vascular studies.
• Assist with ultrasound-guided procedures when needed.
• Maintain credentials to ensure compliance with ACR accreditation.

Skills

Clinical ultrasound

Ultrasound knowledge

Education

AS

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Working Title Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist - Weekend Plan

Department Name

Department Name H6250:Imaging Services

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 11

Salary Range

Salary Range $33.42-45.70/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

AS

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?

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

Deadline to Apply 10/05/2026

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 (*).

• * 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