Sonographer Radiology/UKHC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend Premium Pay (WEPP)

Job summary

The University of Kentucky, Department of Radiology on the Good Samaritan Campus, seeks a Registered Sonographer to provide ultrasound imaging in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include abdominal, pelvic, 1st trimester OB, small part, and vascular exams, with possible US-guided procedures. Must maintain ARDMS/ARRT/CCI credentials and BLS within 90 days. Weekend shifts and WEPP apply.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical ultrasound experience preferred.
• Maintains current credentials (ARDMS/ARRT/CCI) to ensure accreditation compliance.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound imaging in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
• Abdominal, pelvic, OB (1st trimester), small parts, and vascular exams.
• Assist with ultrasound-guided procedures as needed.
• Maintain required certifications and equipment readiness.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

PACS / RIS

ARDMS credentials

Education

Sonography program completion

Job description

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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 09/15/2026

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

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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